the urban arts trail walk

Friday Pam, her daughter, and I walked the new South Bethlehem Urban Arts Trail. I described the route in detail in an  earlier post.

We began at the official start point, the South Side Arts District office at the south Bethlehem parking garage. We had planned to park in the garage but it was a "free parking" meter day. 

Something I hadn't seen before is the piano under the awning at the Fowler Center. As much as I've seen this art before it's mostly been by car. Sometimes on foot. But it's much different looking at random pieces of art than as a cohesive collection, which is what happens when you walk the trail.

Sadly, I had to stop going up the Hayes Street hill. It's not that steep. Partly I think it's because I no longer walk everyday (except with Pat.). I need to change that.

It also gave Pam an opportunity to show her daughter places that she lived/worked as a student at Lehigh. And places where her dad lived while they were dating. Including above the Tally Ho where this mural is located. We also told her the story of the fire at the Temple and how Gene Diamond ran up the hill to save the Torahs from the ark.

The trail ends at the Dunkin Donuts (Old Bethlehem Sporting Goods). We then headed back to the cars.

Now there is a Christmas Tree Trail on south side. They were lite tonight. I might scout them out one evening in the car and then find a friend to walk it at night.I may love south Bethlehem but I'm not stupid enough to walk downtown alone at night.

Miles/Steps:  2.75 miles
Weather:       high-60's. Sunny.
PPE found:    A lot of masks and some were reusable. 2 gloves.