Weekend ventures

The weekend adventure had to be something quick and close by, because the large comprehensive test is approaching and much studying is still needed. That being said, and still feelin' the urge to explore, I set out to visit the historic town of Washington.

Washington, is only about 20-30 minutes down SR 264, on the Tar-Pamlico River.The downtown area is wuite nice, it reminded me of historic 5-points in Jacksonville, but still a functioning part of the part and not just a hang-out for lost adolescents and young adults. Let me state that the last time I went to 5-points, I was one of those adolescent/young adults, with a lot of time to waste. So, if it is different now, I apologize.

Anyway, the downtown area was rather large and most of the building were in use, not like here in Greenville, where they are trying to revitalize the downtown, but residents would rather shoppe at the commercial chains detrimental to locally owned stores.

Stepping away from the soapbox now....

The town was nice. Being right on the river, they have a well kept dock area and a good amount of public parking. Because I went on a Sunday morning, most of the stores were closed. There were a few that would like to go back and visit. As I was leaving, tucked away down one of the streets was a small Panaderia [spanish bakery]. I can't wait to go back and visit that; their pastries are oh so good!