Summerfest


Towards the end of the visit, PG gained a renewed appreciation for shade. There is a reason why the event PG and Uzi went to was called “Summerfest”. The rain was over and the sun was out. Walking back to the car was becoming uncomfortable.
The artist market had been on a closed off Virginia Avenue. The booths were side by side, the Inman Middle School down to Moes and Joes. The Church across from the school had a banner that read “Plan your ceremony with us”, and was illustrated by three different couples.
Inman Middle School had been an elementary school once. On the day PG started first grade, a first grader at Inman was killed in traffic. PG’s grandmother was living nearby, on Virginia Avenue, at the time.
The booths were full of merchandise, and the road was full of people. The diversity was appreciated, but the volume of humanity combined with the June heat to drain PG’s energy. By the time our explorers reached North Highland, they were ready to get back to civilization. A decision was made to turn at the High Episcopal church and walk down Los Angeles Avenue. ( PG is amused at the concept of a High Episcopal Church, but thinks it is a good idea.)
A few blocks down Los Angeles Avenue, and PG realized he did not know where the street was going. Not to worry, in a minute they came to a barricade, and Orme Park was on the right. PG remembered parking across from Orme Park, and found his car within minutes. It was a Piccadilly Sunday afternoon now.


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