Observations while walking

I actually enjoy having to walk everywhere. I'm able to take in a great deal more of my surroundings this way then if I were to try and spot it all from a car.

First, my neighborhood. It seems that all the houses in my little development claim the street name of Lake Lawn though we make up quite a few blocks and streets. Knowing the house numbers is what spares you going up and down each street as they run numerically. So a quick glance at the first house on the block will tell you if you're close or have a few more blocks to go.

The majority of homes are two story duplexes like mine, sharing the middle wall.  A fence and gate surround the front yard. I don't recall seeing a garage, at least the kind that you park a car in and that we Americans would think of. Their garages (at least the ones I've seen) are more like storage/tool sheds that sit adjacent to the house.

And I love that they name their houses. Hampton Mews, Elizaville, The Beeches, and yes, Ellerslie. There's some great Irish sounding ones too but at the moment cannot recollect them.

You can park your car on either side of the road, facing either direction; I assume without fear of a ticket for so many people do it. You can park your car half on the sidewalk too. The roads are quite narrow and I assume they do this to avoid getting hit. This makes the sidewalks even narrower and so when walking by, you either have to suck it in or skirt around. (I'm curious what Slim would do with such a neighborhood!)

My last comment, though an awkward one, is that from the sidewalks alone I can ascertain that a good number of dog owners live in the area. I therefore walk most carefully.