All in a days Walk
May 28, 2010
The girls and I often take walks around the neighborhood in the afternoons when they wake up from their naps. I thought I’d “take” you along with us today…
The biggest reason that Samara and Noelle like to go on walks is to visit all the neighborhood cats and dogs
This little puppy is their favorite, he's not yet been trained as a guard dog so he loves our visits
overflow seating at the bus stop
It’s very normal to see large fancy homes
next door to not so fancy homes
The sidewalks here are pretty uneven, full of tree roots, broken concrete and holes, so pushing a stroller can be quite a workout.
In the five block radius that we normally walk I believe that we are one of three houses that does not have a dog (some have four or five). Here dogs are much more than the family pet, they are an important part of people’s security systems so you never hear someone tell their dog to “be quiet” or “stop barking.” I understand this but at 3am when the whole neighborhood chorus gets going…well you can imagine how understanding I feel.
We often see people going door to door selling things
Broom vendor
Corn on the corner, unfortunately not like the sweet corn we love in Oregon.
Noelle gets tired on our 5 block walk and sits down anywhere she finds a seat
taking a rest on a brick
headed home
Wherever there is a construction site you see these wooden frames on the street for mixing up concrete
People rely on more than just dogs for security
barbed wire, razor wire and an electric fence
Even though it’s almost winter time there are still beautiful flower and plants that we enjoy
beautiful poinsettia growing on the gate next door
Here we are at home sweet home
Thanks for taking a walk with us this afternoon, hope you enjoyed this little taste of the neighboorhood
micahandmarla
Just catching up on the blog! I’m so glad for you that you can have peanut butter more easily now! Love the pics from your walks–so great to see through your eyes what your neighborhood looks like.
Thanks for continuing to share! Looking forward to hearing more!
Great pictures!!
Greetings!!! Think of you all often, pray on Tuesdays for you all :)We are off to Colorado in 10 days then back for a season to make some money. Loved the pictures of the post-nap walk!Do you need a dog?? The peanut butter looks awesome, you’ll have to send me the recipe (what kind of oil?). Miss you more than you know and can’t wait to lay eyes on you all in the future….this side or that side (of Heaven), personally I’m voting for THAT side:)R U ready??? Love you, Tam and Les
ps……stop feeding those girls Miracle Grow and CUTE home!! xoxox Tam