I’m back…again. I’m still busy as can be, but I actually was able to walk around the downtown Roanoke area a week or two ago and snap some pictures.

So far this summer the weather has been rather mild and not nearly as dry as in recent years. Most of the foliage around town is a deep, healthy green.

I believe we are due for a hot and rather dry weekend, though.

Downtown Roanoke as seen from the bridge that crosses the railroad tracks and connects the Wachovia Tower to the Hotel Roanoke.

Hotel Roanoke

Hotel Roanoke from a nearby sidewalk.

Saint Andrews Catholic Church in Roanoke

Wells Avenue, which I believe has since then changed a bit due to road repaving and construction.