Probably the thing that I enjoy the most about road trips is "driving neighborhoods." I have driven in thousands of neighborhoods over the years. No particular goal other than to see what's there. I've done it in small towns and large cities all over the globe.

In these days of "Stay-At-Home-No-Matter-What" I find myself still exploring neighborhoods -- albeit these days I am afoot. Each day, my "reach" is a little farther as I endeavor to walk through every neighborhood near my house.

Megan joins me on most of these forays -- and we've chatted with dozens and dozens of people -- all at least 10 feet apart -- mostly in English versions of "Namaste."

The funniest participants are the dogs we meet -- who seem to marvel at seeing so many humans walking on their blocks.

Soon this pastime will be more challenging as the daytime temps exceed triple digits.

One of the delights we have found on our walks is the Fairy Stone Gardens that some people have created in the front yards of their homes.


Megan has painted and contributed more than a dozen of these painted rocks to this fairy garden.

So, road trips sans vehicle is the preferred mode of transport these days.

I hope wherever you are -- you remain safe and well and healthy!

Mark