Citizens of South Mountain Village

 

     For the past six Fridays, I had the pleasure of exploring a small part of South Mountain Village.  I enjoyed the beautiful view of South Mountain and its gorgeous park with all the different amenities.  In the future, I hope to revisit this park for the experiences of hiking and horse back riding up and down the mountain.  I enjoyed the eateries surrounding the immediate areas on Central Avenue.  The exotic flavors of mixed spices did indeed awaken my taste buds.  I loved the Ranch Market store on the corner of Southern and Central Ave.  It was a magnificent treat exploring the different and unique produce, bread, bakery, and the amazing small restaurant that provided varieties of Mexican foods. 

     However, many changes are happening within your community.  More upscale houses are being built and bigger chains of shopping centers are entering your neighborhood.  On one hand, the city is working hard to clean up the vacant lots and illegal dumping areas.  More expensive and larger stores are replacing smaller mom and pop stores and restaurants.  However, I hope that in the long run the future of this place maintains its amazing diverse ethnic background.  I hope this place remains a small part of Mexico without ever having to leave Phoenix.

 Special thanks to Dr. K for allowing us to venture out as pioneers into South Mountain Village

 

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