The Marmalade District

By Chris Hom

The neighborhood walkabout took the intrepid adventurers group two to the Marmalade District, the neighborhood that lies due west of the capitol building. It is an eclectic neighborhood that holds a special charm. Some houses were dilapidated, appearing to be haunted. Others were well kept and fancy. Buildings were packed together closely creating a cozy and homey feel, and most importantly the coffee was divine.

Some of the most distinctive features of the district were the driveways. They turned into long winding roads snaking behind the houses. There was not enough room in front of most the homes for parking as there were only slightly distanced from the street, separated by a sidewalk and a patch of grass. The roads were steep and very narrow. There were some election signs in the yards behind white picket fences.

The community seemed to be family friendly. The elementary school was brand new and children played outside it on a safe looking fenced playground. We saw a cross country team running up the streets. There weren’t many people outside beside the cross country team due to the cloudy weather. Yet, the district invited company.

Another significant feature of the district was Marmalade, a coffee shop which serves as a hub and headquarters for the homosexual community. The coffee was good, the place was relaxing, and the service was friendly. It made for the perfect end to our excursion.

The neighborhood walkabout took the intrepid adventurers group two to the Marmalade District, the neighborhood that lies due west of the capitol building. It is an eclectic neighborhood that holds a special charm. Some houses were dilapidated, appearing to be haunted. Others were well kept and fancy. Buildings were packed together closely creating a cozy and homey feel, and most importantly the coffee was divine.

Some of the most distinctive features of the district were the driveways. They turned into long winding roads snaking behind the houses. There was not enough room in front of most the homes for parking as there were only slightly distanced from the street, separated by a sidewalk and a patch of grass. The roads were steep and very narrow. There were some election signs in the yards behind white picket fences.

The community seemed to be family friendly. The elementary school was brand new and children played outside it on a safe looking fenced playground. We saw a cross country team running up the streets. There weren’t many people outside beside the cross country team due to the cloudy weather. Yet, the district invited company.

Another significant feature of the district was Marmalade, a coffee shop which serves as a hub and headquarters for the homosexual community. The coffee was good, the place was relaxing, and the service was friendly. It made for the perfect end to our excursion.