Danny and I walked between Pennsylvania and Wyoming. There were few pedestrians out, and those who were honestly made me a little nervous.
It seemed to me that most of the people gathered at the bus stops were not there to ride but to catch some sleep or enjoy the company of others out on the street. That is probably how it's always been, as a reader commented on another post about the empty buses -- that the buses have always been empty, not just now with the construction.
Because Central is so empty of people, the trash littering the sidewalks and street is more noticeable. Danny didn't bring his skateboard so I had him tally while I took photos.
Side by side, we quickly counted the number of in-businesses and out-of's and then we got outta there and drove further west along Central to 12th, where I needed to go to get a book I ordered from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (The Pueblo Food Experience Cookbook -- signed!).
I took photos along the way. I have to face the fact that all Abq streets, not just Central, are cluttered with closed up businesses and For Rent/For Sale signs. We didn't talk much as we took the interstate back to Cedar Crest.
The numbers
Today's numbers are 22 (65%) in-businesses and 12 (35%) out-of's. For the entire length between Tramway and Louisiana, we have counted 248 total businesses, 174 (70%) of which are in business and 74 (30%) of which are out of business.
Today's photos are of an out-of-business and a going-out-of-business (has it already gone out?) we saw along the way. Comments always welcome as long as they are respectful.
Future blogging
We still hope that readers will join us as we blog Central. We are planning to pull something together the week of November 14. It's hard working out our school and work schedules.
In the meantime, if anyone out there sees a location that might go under before we visit, please take photos and share. Or let us know and we will go out and explore.
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