If it's true that walking on uneven surfaces is good for your brain synapses, then jogging here must have added years to my mental acuity! Besides the usual urban dangers of uneven pavement and dog poop, I've had dodge many other obstacles. The sidewalks can change from cement to tile to stone to dirt all in one short block. Each household or business constructs and maintains their bit of pavement. Some of the tilework is slippery, especially when freshly washed. There are occasionally holes deep enough to break one's leg...Add to this mix fallen oranges and the occasional business that sticks out into the sidewalk! The streets are better, but there one finds cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles, all of which have the right of way. Fortunately, all the streets are one way except for the
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