Alleyways

Walking adventures

I just returned from one of my many favorite things to do, walk the alleys in town. I love how I feel as if I am on a secret path right outside my front door. Today it is overcast, cool and drizzly which only adds to my fantasy. Walking along with my dogs and the crunchy sound of the gravel under my feet invokes a feeling as if I am heading off on a path less traveled by with my best friends. All I need to complete my journey is some traveling food, of course, camera, compass and a thermos of joe.

Unfortunately back to reality, but as always the outdoors and nature brings me to a place of calm and simplicity, something we all need at times. For me it is a great way to stimulate my creativity, awaken my senses and start my day.

The cool thing is....I just have to walk outside cross the street and I'm off in alley world. Try it you might like it.

I did ask around about the history of the alleys in Charles Town and this is what Jim Surkamp had to say "If Shepherdstown is any indication- carriages were kept in the back where there would be a supply of hay etc. maybe a small community barn. Horses where stabled in the back. Also might have served as firewalls."