Everything has changed. Why not make the most of it? The Virus-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named has altered daily life drastically. This past Friday (or just “the day” as we now call it) was the beginning of our Governor’s order to stay home for two weeks. It has since been expanded another two weeks, until April 30. The order generously exempts the following “essential” activities:
- Leaving home to buy food and alcohol
- The purchase and sale of firearms and ammunition
- Engaging in outdoor exercise, so long as a minimum distance of six feet from others is maintained
I was well supplied, so I chose exercise from my menu of options. It was 72 degrees and sunny, the dogwood and cherry trees AND the azaleas were in full bloom at the same time, so I decided to take a walk across Buckhead to see what everyone was up to. I ended up walking over 8 miles and got some great images along the way:
Westminster was pretty clearly in lockdown mode 
Tough time for restaurants right now! 
I love how this driveway on West Paces Ferry leaves you wondering what is beyond 
Well said 
It is a stunning time of year! 
Arthur Blank is still cheering on his teams from his front gate, but sadly the seasons have been canceled. 
Not a car in sight on West Paces Ferry. Atypical for a Friday afternoon! 
Yes, thank you! 
Chinese Snowball Viburnum is just amazing in the spring! 
Just across from the Governors Mansion is the largest home Neil Reid ever designed, and it’s a beauty thanks to the meticulous restoration that is just now being finished. 
No doubt the Governor was inside mulling over his next moves. 
The home of the late Anne Cox Chambers 
Harmony Grove Cemetary dates back to the early 1800’s but hardly gets noticed when driving by. 
Some fellow walkers out and about. 
Another recently restored historic home from the 1920’s 
Souper Jenny is still open for takeout… 
Whole Foods was limiting the number of shoppers allowed inside. A guard stood at the door to count each entry and exit. 
Inside, tape on the floor marked the safe distance to keep from others 
Eerie 
We are, whether you like it or not 
Demolition in progress but the hospitality sector is a big unknown for now 
Retailers are hurting but Havertys has been going strong since they were founded here in 1885. 
An empty Peachtree Road 
Lenox Mall 
Path 400 is nearly open for business 
Near the end of my journey as I approach Lindbergh on Path 400
This walk made me realize that despite years of commiserating on the “lack of walkability” that Buckhead offers, the biggest thing lacking was my own effort. For those willing to lace up and set out on foot, Buckhead can easily be enjoyed from a different perspective than through a windshield. It left me wanting more. Maybe I will walk all of Buckhead’s 44 neighborhoods before this virus releases us back into our normal rhythm.
