I’m kind of infatuated with this neighborhood. It’s the second time I’ve stayed here while visiting Alex, and it feels really good. The neighborhood is a pleasure to walk through — everyone has a beautiful garden, full of aromatic flowers.
Kind of looks like one.
Bungalow style is the name of the game here.
Even the weeds growing in the sidewalk cracks can be beautiful.
My favorite herb grows like crazy here.
Irises and fallen petals.
Lavender lives year-round and gets rather bushy.
Several large magnolia trees in flower.
I don’t think it is, but the flowers are similar.
The roses seem spectacular all year.
Closeup
A different varietal, with softer branches.
You know, maybe just let folks believe this is a terrible city. They’d only gentrify it more if they knew the truth.
