One of my favorite things about living in Herkimer, NY is that it is such a good place to walk. There are sidewalks throughout the village proper. Not always the smoothest sidewalks, but I know how to watch where I’m going and sometimes I even remember to utilize that skill. From my house you can take a fair length walk without having to cross too many busy streets. Of course, one must always exercise caution, because some motorists view stop signs as optional and the speed limit as a mere suggestion, but on the whole a great place to walk with some very nice scenery.
Last Sunday my husband and I took a stroll out Lou Ambers Drive with our schnoodle Tabby. I would like to add as an aside that we did not name our dog after a cat. Her previous owner named her Tabitha. Be that as it may, Tabby is our delightful dog and she loves to take a walk.
Lou Ambers Drive does not boast sidewalks, smooth or otherwise, but it does have a spring. I brought along a small bottle to get myself a drink. I might add that the spring is a godsend on my lengthier runs, especially when I’ve been up the hill to the college. The other reason we went on Lou Ambers Drive was to check out a garage sale we’d seen a sign for. I bought a couple more flower pots for my container garden, and Tabby made a new friend.
We walked back into the village and hit another garage sale closer to home. No luck finding anything to purchase, but we had a nice chat with the people there and Tabby got petted some more. Those folks were gearing up for the village wide garage sales slated for Saturday May 28. Alas, I shall have to work so shall miss that event.
I know garage sales are not unique to the Mohawk Valley. I’m sure many areas have nice people who will chat you up and pet your dog. Maybe even a few have a conveniently located spring. But this particular Sunday was a Mohawk Valley experience that I enjoyed, so I thought I would share.
Mohawk Valley Girl 