christilou
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My husband works in Reading or "Reddin" as they say! He hates it there, it's especially unpleasant at night.......
I have to admit to being one of the people who pretty much can't stand LA and environs despite its many charms (and there are MANY!). I look at LA as probably the nicest possible place on earth to live until everyone and their dog figured that out and went there. It was the first major (and we're talking big-time major!) city to grow up almost completely in the age of the automobile so not only do you have sprawling suburbs (like most American and many other western cities have), but you actually have a sprawling CITY too. You just can't walk anywhere in LA, except within the particular subsection you happen to be in. To me, that's just not how a city is supposed to work. In San Francisco, New York, Philly, Seattle, etc, you can pretty much walk EVERYWHERE and actually enjoy the walk - I've never been able to do that in LA, although being able to walk along the beach almost makes up for it! I grew up in Tucson which is largely the same but smaller and Phoenix is worse but LA is the grandpappy of 'em all. As an urban planner and urban lover, I detest such places - I've lived in 'em, I try to like 'em, but I can't. But I have had more than a couple of good times in LA over the years, to be sure!I live in a small city within the city of Los Angeles. LA is probably one of the most loved and disliked cities in the world. A lot of people can tell you how much they dislike So Cal, but I have to tell you that I love it, and the more I travel the more I love it. What I love is the diversity and the access to so much, there is no where else I have been to, that I can go to, al grant you a very long day, the beach, Contemporary Art Museum, mountain snow, opera, desert, tar pits and a concert under the stars. On the other hand it is also one of the few major cities in the world that you can completely turn off if you want.
The vast human diversity of LA adds so much to life in this city. The city is host to very large populations of immigrants from all over the world, making the availability of ethnic food, products, music, theater not only extensive but also absolutely authentic and amazing.
You also have the added bonus, if the local natural wonders are not enough, there is the rest of California in close proximity with its own amazing deserts, incredible mountains and beautiful coastline, or with just a few days vacation the whole Northwest or Southwest is just a couple days away, by car.
You just can't walk anywhere in LA, except within the particular subsection you happen to be in. To me, that's just not how a city is supposed to work. In San Francisco, New York, Philly, Seattle, etc, you can pretty much walk EVERYWHERE and actually enjoy the walk - I've never been able to do that in LA, although being able to walk along the beach almost makes up for it!
-Ray
As it a has been said before I live in Nova Scotia. That is not saying a lot because as small as Nova Scotia is it is a very diverse place. You only have to drive a few mile and everything changes.
I live Martins Brook on the outskirts of Lunenburg and we officially classes as living in Lunenburg (Population 2307). Lunenburg has been Designated at a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to being the best example of planned British colonial settlement in North America. It is also a designated as a Canadian government historical site.
Lunenburg has it roots in agriculture, fishing and ship building. The farms range from dairy to vineyards. Fishing includes scallops, lobster, and muscles. Some of the famous ships built in town are The Bounty (Mutiny on the Bounty), Rose (Master and Commander), Bluenose and Bluenose II, Because to the beauty and history the town has become one of Canada’s majour tourist destinations. This had spawned a vibrant community filled with art and culture of all types ranging from majour festivals to small fun events and more art galleries and restaurants than a town this size would normally have.
Because of this the opportunity for me to photograph change from day. One day I may have the chance to capture the arrival of a tall ship and the next day the fog will bank in create beautiful atmospheric shots of fish stores. You just never know!
If anyone comes to Lunenburg let me know as I am always happy to squire my photographic friends around.
Lunenburg
Hey Grant
... Thought you might be interested.