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Notes from the Inaugural Walkabout

We parked at the bottom of the hill and walked/scootered to the center of downtown. The goal was to have a little walk, absorb a little Durham, and grab a Locopop. The walk up was not bad. There are a lot of driveways to have to stop and wait for everyone to catch up. Saw one of the Zombie Lurch cars. The planned bathroom stop at the Marriott wasn’t comfortable–I don’t think the bathrooms are actually public, and dragging kids in beside a bar full of people networking during a conference not such a good idea. The fountain outside was off. Locopops was closed (in that location only; Hillsborough is open) for the winter. Okay, so far, so not good. Quick save by stepping over to Blue Coffee Cafe to try some of their 24-flavors of soft serve. Blueberry and blackberry, getting better. Blue Coffee is the little living room of the downtown–comfy couches, reading material, toys. After a short break to dig through the toy box and then a quick hug to Major outside, we zoomed back down the hill to play on the turtle at Central Park and then back to the car. Took about an hour, learned a lot for next time.

3 Comments to Notes from the Inaugural Walkabout

1. 

   I made this last week. I have finally had enough of the negative publicity about durham. It’s something I guess. I think you will appreciate it. http://youtube.com/watch?v=ELwJ0nLF9Pc (dont know how to create hot link!?)
charlie on January 6th, 2008
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   Nice! Yes, Downtown Durham is very safe. There are usually more people around as well! :)

   This is my favorite line: The gangs have bulls now. And they don’t move.
Valerie on January 6th, 2008
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   thank you. I really appreciate your website. I’ll try and make better videos in the future, that one came from pure frustration.
charlie on January 10th, 2008

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