Compare Cross Country To Houston

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Portland to Houston: A Cross Country—and Cross Cultural—Experience Across the country, throughout each region of the United States, different cultures and lifestyles abound. In my life, I have had the opportunity to experience two of these regions. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, just north of Portland, Oregon and moved Houston, TX as a young adult. After getting a taste of these two cities, I and have found them to have both profound differences and surprising similarities. In Portland, the climate is considered mild. In the fall, you can expect large amounts of rain and highs in the range of 50-60 degrees. In the winter, it cools down and the rain may be interrupted by a few blustery snow showers, effectively shutting the city down and making commutes a nightmare during the wintry storms. As spring rolls into summer, the skies clear and the sun comes out. With the additional warmth, the landscape comes alive with flowers and everything is bursting with color. You can…show more content…
The summer season seems to last nearly the whole year, as hot, sticky temperatures exceeding even 100 degrees seem to be the norm. When summer turns to fall, the relief one feels as the air cools is indescribable. Frizzy hair is finally smoothing out, and the sun baked grass regains some color. The winter will bring even cooler temperatures, and you might even see a sprinkle of snow now and then. The culture in the Northwest is generally contemporary and liberal. Portland is known as one of the most eco-friendly cities in the nation and the residents enjoy a huge mass transit system and bike friendly roadways. Also enjoyed by residents is the abundance of museums, performing art centers, and restaurants that will satisfy any craving. Portland is home to the NBA team, the Portland Trailblazers, among other various professional sport teams. People in the Pacific Northwest are known to be friendly and surprisingly down to
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