Pursuing a passion project is scary.
Maybe that’s why I’ve been dragging my feet on an idea I’ve had for years, one inspired by my travels around the world:
I want to bring my own walking tours to downtown Albuquerque.
While I hope for success and growth in the future, I recognize the importance of starting small, and so I want to begin by offering you, the friends who have been around to watch my travels and other blogging endeavors, a chance to join me for a tour of my hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Like the walking tours I’ve done in Europe and Mexico, these tours will be offered completely free, with an option at the end to tip what you feel the tour is worth. I’ll offer a “Then & Now” look into Albuquerque, recounting the past through downtown architecture while offering insight into the city’s present offerings.
What do I need from you? Encouragement and accountability.
Yes, this is a naked plea for positive reinforcement, though if you have any constructive words of caution, please reach out to me directly. I also need accountability or else this idea will remain only an idea like it has for several years now. That’s why I’m publicly declaring a start date and need your help sticking to it:
Saturday, June 17th, 2023
On that day at 9 am, I will be at Robinson Park at 8th and Central, using the Downtown Growers’ Market Info Booth as a meeting point.
I invite you to join me for a leisurely one-hour tour running east along Central Avenue, covering about eight blocks and roughly 150 years of Albuquerque history. Together, we’ll explore the art and architecture along this stretch of Route 66, where I’ll cover how it got its start as Railroad Avenue, which buildings are still around from the turn of the 20th century, and what you can find inside them today.
I’m starting with three dates while keeping an eye toward future options based on demand:
- Saturday, June 17th at 9 am
- Saturday, June 24th at 9 am
- Saturday, July 1st at 9 am
Interested? Sign up for one of these time slots right now using this form.
A reservation is not strictly necessary for joining the tour but will be helpful for planning purposes and for my own encouragement.
Even if you can’t make it, I appreciate that you read through to the end. Maybe you can catch pics and videos from a walking tour on Instagram (@followeric.blog) or Facebook (/followericblog).
Either way, I still owe you all some blogs from this year’s travels.
Hasta pronto!
Eric
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