What is it with people giving directions these days? Last summer, in early September, I was being treated to lunch at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, but because of my work schedule, I was going to have to make my own way there.

I hadn't been there before, so I asked the person treating me for directions. He told me that it was across from the field where they hold the Flea Market in the Spring.

So, after finding the Teahouse, I would know where the Flea Market would be held next Spring.

Today, we were going to be holding a farewell luncheon at the Oasis. Again, I asked for directions.

I was told that it was across the street from where the Library used to be. And it was two blocks down from something else that doesn't exist anymore.

So I looked it up on the map. For the record, take Broadway north to Canyon. Turn left on Canyon. The Oasis is two blocks down on your right. Parking is just behind the building.

After the luncheon I wasn't in any hurry to get back to work, so I took an alternate path back to work, just to see if it was any nicer than trying to bicycle on Broadway in Boulder. I took a wrong turn off the creek path and ended up, TA-DA! at the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse.