Nice vista!!! I think that Fayeteville Street can be made to look really festive, but we need more stores that would attract people during the evening hours. The streetscape look good though.
Merry Christmas to ALL of you!!!
Comment by Bruce in NCon December 23, 2009 @ 12:42 pm
Nice photo. I like the way the street looks at night this season. Good job!
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Nice vista!!! I think that Fayeteville Street can be made to look really festive, but we need more stores that would attract people during the evening hours. The streetscape look good though.
Merry Christmas to ALL of you!!!