Monday, September 21, 2009

Around Northampton

I spent most of the day wandering around Northampton where my sponsors live. These pictures give a pretty good picture of the immediate area where I am staying for the week.

This is a picture of a 'bridleway' or public bike path. Numerous walking and bike paths cut through the backs of neighborhoods, run along pastures and fields, or meander through open parks. The term bridleway refers to the paths' ability to support horse traffic, though I have not seen anyone on horseback yet.




Another picture of the neighborhood. Many wildflowers are in bloom, particularly many types of shrubs that constitute hedgerows and an assortment of roses. The houses are small and close together, restricted by inability to develop in the 'green belts' mentioned earlier. Despite close proximity, ample green space prevents feeling cramped.






My house! Rather my sponsors' house. Home sweet home...for the time being anyway. My room is in the back, overlooking the garden and neighbors' back yards.
I have more pictures for tomorrow and some notes from my first local Rotary club meeting.

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