adios, loring park

Today is my last day in this (my first Minneapolis) apartment. It's been a great run here in Loring Park, but I'm looking forward to a new apartment and a better street parking situation. I think what I will miss most about this neighborhood is the park itself. It's such a friendly, well-maintained bit of greenery and a nice visual break from the angular downtown skyline. Luckily, my new apartment is also very close to a large park. Louie will be happy about that.

I took a walk the other day to take photos of some things around the neighborhood that I want to remember. Naturally, it was one of the hotter, humid days - summer is leaving the city with a vengeance!

The custom "Loring Park" neighborhood street signs.

The view of the downtown skyline from the doggy poop area next to the apartment building.

The lovely eastern sunshine from the bedroom windows. My plants will be in mourning.

The little ramshackle garden of a neighboring building.

The gorgeous yellow brick mansion on the corner (complete with rooftop deck!).

The geometric topiary garden a few blocks away.

The dandelion-like fountain in Loring Park.

Louie will miss the dandelion fountain too.

The lovely little circular garden in Loring Park.

The walking bridge across Lyndale & Hennepin that connects Loring Park to the Sculpture Garden.

My Labor Day weekend will be comprised of carrying furniture and boxes up 3 flights of stairs, unpacking boxes, and getting acquainted with a new 'hood. My plans aren't quite up to par with, say, going to a remote cabin for some R&R, but by the end of the weekend, I hope to have a great sense of accomplishment and lots of empty boxes!