COMMENT BY
Julia from Lincolnia, VA
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Alexandria, VA
COMMENT
Ritzy Paradise
I have lived in the Gables for about two years now. I was initially impressed with the neatly manicured lawns, the Mediterranean-styled houses, the number of palm trees, and the neatly-named streets. However, I have grown tired of the homogenous (and sometimes ignorant) latin community that lives here, the lack of reliable, public transportation, and the EXTREME heat during the Summer. When I first arrived, I was certain that you automatically get a Mercedes just for living here. I have lived in large cities before, but never have I seen such a number of BMWs, Mercedes Benz, and other high-priced cars. You can send your kids to one of the best PRIVATE schools, but you end up paying through the nose! The cost of living here is very high, but if you can afford it you can be very, very comfortable.