news from camp hamp

hampster
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:35:29 +0000

Foolishpleasure, there’s a free bus system that connects the five colleges. They run every 20 minutes or so during the day. Northampton is just one fairly short and scenic bus ride away. The buses also pass through the mall, cineplex, WalMart, etc. Your daughter should be fine without a car.

LivingParadox, as for things to do, there are too many to list. What are your interests? If you like the outdoors e.g. kayaking, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, etc. then the OPRA program won’t disappoint. You will never run out of outdoor activities to do in the area.

I grew up in major cities and eating out is one of my favorite things to do. In this regard, Northampton alone has plenty to offer. When I was there just a few years ago, NoHO had/has? a Tibetan restaurant, crepe restaurants, vegetarian, Moroccan, Indian, TexMex, Japanese, etc. The only cuisine I missed was Korean, though there is one Korean place, but it’s not on the main strip.

Btw, all of you should check out Herrell’s for ice cream. It’s to die for.

Northampton has great movie theaters showing foreign flicks. There are also impressive art galleries.

I have to agree that the buildings are run down. When I first visited Hampshire, it looked so morbid I thought the library was undergoing a renovation. Speaking of renovations, there are plans to update the student residential areas. I would speak with someone from physical plant or perhaps the president’s office or vice president’s office to get the latest report.