After the deluge, the sun came out in Northern California and The Idiot celebrated the improved weather with his regular 2.2-mile roundtrip walkabout to the YMCA in Redding, CA.
To reach the Y, and workout in the pool, The Idiot left his hillside townhouse and passed his favorite Victorian home on West Street. Then he saluted Redding’s tallest building (the Shasta County Jail), walked by the recently restored Behrens-Eaton House Museum, strolled through a palm garden near the Shasta County Court House and gave low fives to some bears before arriving at the Y.
Chestnut Street: The view towards the YMCA from The Idiot’s suspended deck in Redding, CA.
West Street: The Idiot’s favorite Victorian mansion in Redding, CA.
Placer Street: Redding’s tallest building is the Shasta County Jail. It’s one of the few in town with full occupancy.
West Street: A flag flies at the Behrens-Eaton House Museum.
Between West and Court Streets: The Idiot’s favorite urban garden.
Shasta Street: The Idiot shakes a few bear claws at the international HQ for Black Bear Diner.
Court Street: The Idiot arrives at the Y.
The Idiot’s return saunter is equally exciting but has a more practical slant. It includes short stops at the “All About Books” bookstore, Moores’ Flour Mill, the US Post Office and Mike’s Barber Shop.
Court Street: The Idiot ensures that his books are still strategically positioned on the shelves at “All About Books.”
Shasta Street: The Idiot rarely walks by Moore’s Flour Mill after a swim without getting some Whole Wheat Raspberry Bars.
Yuba Street: The Idiot picks up his mail and is pleased to find a few royalty checks.
Yuba Street: After many pool workouts, The Idiot stops by Mike’s Barber Shop to have his hair blown dry.
After all, this is Redding.
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