When I left Colorado, things on the patio were blooming, my favorite tree had just enjoyed a "manicure" and was full of squirrels & birds, and I usually spotted a bunny or two on the way to the mailbox...
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| My herbs! Asian Basil, rosemary, thyme & oregano--yesss! |
and the Munchkins loved going on nature walks to gather goodies--some of which obviously make for good snaking :)
Fast forward to my views here in UB on the way to the store. In Colorado, I walk for pleasure and walking with a purpose; i.e, errands, is challenging. Here in UB it's just the opposite! The lack of sidewalks, car fumes and coal dust don't add much pleasure. However, the traffic makes walking preferable, weather permitting. Anyway, what I find so fascinating is the rapid change here and the contrast between prosperity/poverty and the modern/primitive. The way of the world, I suppose, but so in-your-face here.
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| Note the ger and shack butted right up to the luxury apartments being finished right next to us |
I sign off with a view in the other direction from our apartment, that of the Farris wheel in the updated children's park looking through a bit of greenery planted by the hotel next door. Nice.
Last of all...this great quote!
The World is a book and those who do not travel read only a page". --St. Augustine
Fast forward to my views here in UB on the way to the store. In Colorado, I walk for pleasure and walking with a purpose; i.e, errands, is challenging. Here in UB it's just the opposite! The lack of sidewalks, car fumes and coal dust don't add much pleasure. However, the traffic makes walking preferable, weather permitting. Anyway, what I find so fascinating is the rapid change here and the contrast between prosperity/poverty and the modern/primitive. The way of the world, I suppose, but so in-your-face here.
Last of all...this great quote!
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