I tend to walk along Van Ness in Old Fig. I like staying in the dirt as much as possible. It gives me a sense that I am on an actual trail in the Sierra (probably weird like that). I think someone else feels that same way, as there is a trail marker on the spot that feels most like a real trail along all of Van Ness:
This is on the 3500 block of Van Ness (yes, Christmas Tree Lane).
Looking South down Van Ness with the Ampersand ice cream shop in the distance
I am starting a series where I journal my nightly (mostly) walks, ventures out, or urban hikes. I am alone and walk alone, so I have time to make observations and stuff. I might as well share them on my website.
A loop walk down Van Ness between Shields & McKinley. 8 PM. Tuesday 9/23:
An apron-wearing lady in her 50s, maybe a little drunk, suddenly appears in my path and slows my pace – I didn’t want to pass her up. She turned off down the street to her (I presume) house. She never acknowledged my presence, and I wanted her to. From behind she looked like a 50s TV mom. She could have been a ghost.
A couple lightly scold daughter on her delivery while ordering ice cream in Ampersand.
A father telling his young daughter he is proud of her for ordering a new flavor.
I run through the crosswalk in front of Fresno High to avoid being hit by a lowered & loud red Chevy pickup.
Moto Deli bar patron count: Two ladies. One single guy.
No line at Ampersand (a rare thing).
Dude blocks my path on the sidewalk with a giant suitcase as he unloads his car and coughs all over the freaking place.
Only one random cat wants to be pet on the way home.
I plan on more of these, so check back at thefresnan.com for more.
