Five Points

My host Ray invited me to stay for another night. His girlfriend had never met a couch surfer and was curious of what it is all about. So I decided to stay another night and met her and her son. We had a massive dinner and it felt pretty much like staying with a family. Again, I forgot to take a picture (grrrrr). Anyways, I am really thankful for this nice place, the dinner and all the good company. :D

I didn´t do all that much this additional day. I walked east through several suburbs to “Little Five Points” a trendy and alternative neighborhood. Again the large distances between the houses and all the green made is difficult to believe that you walk through central parts of the  city. Urban sprawling at its best.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library

neighborhoods:

the quirky area of Little Five Points

I realized that in front of EVERY house were little signs that indicated which security agencies are protecting this house. They were clearly placed there to deter burglars, but it gave me an uneasy feeling that they seemed to be part of every house. People are very suspicious here. In fact, after I took this picture of the signs, a guy come out of the door to ask me what I was doing there. From all I heard and checked there is very little crime around here, but Americans in general have a very strong longing for security.

 

My next destination will be the great New Orleans. I already found a host for couch surfing there. I am excited :D