The Photo Walk

Today I began what I intend to be a habit. I have often walked the streets of Olympia, taking in the sights, sounds, smells, and culture. Now that I have a good camera, I intend to share it with whomever wishes to take part. I will post these photo walks at Picasa Web with a few excerpts posted here at the weblog.

Today I walked to the Olympia Timberland Library to return some horribly overdue books. On the way back I took a few pictures. As I was driving earlier today I wondered what I might take pictures of that would be of any interest to other people. Then I realized that not everyone is from around here, or walks the streets of the city. Perhaps what I find mundane will be novel to those from other parts of the world. Just as I am enthralled by a Saguaro forest in Arizona, so an Arizonan might be entranced by the evergreen trees of Washington.

I present to you the first of many photo walks:

The old capitol building, now the home of the Office of the
Superintendent of Public Instruction. Sigh.

The old-style sign for the local YMCA. I took
swimming lessons here when I was young.

I stumbled upon an apparent street preacher beside the bus
terminal. He was preaching that hard work and following God
would lead to prosperity.

Condominiums along the East Bay of Budd Inlet. I would not
like living in such a crowded place. The view is nice though.

Check out the rest at my Picasa Web Album. I will upload more next time. Join me for a virtual tour of beautiful Olympia, Washington!