about the expression for the directions.
Hello. I learned the expression for direction yesterday. Regarding these, I have some questions.

1. Can I say "Go for three blocks and turn right when you see the starbucks?". Do I use the prepositon 'for' between Go and three blocks?

2. The bakery is past the mail box on your left.
Can I see the the bakery that is past the mail box that is on my left? or Can I see the the bakery that is on my left past the mail box?

Can you explain these? thanks.

Question

about the expression for the directions. 
Hello. I learned the expression for direction yesterday. Regarding these, I have some questions. 

1. Can I say "Go for three blocks and turn right when you see the starbucks?". Do I use the prepositon 'for' between Go and three blocks?

2. The bakery is past the mail box on your left. 
    Can I see the the bakery that is past the mail box that is on my left? or Can I see the the bakery that is on my left past the mail box?

Can you explain these? thanks.

Answer

1. You can say "Walk for three blocks and then  turn right when you see the Starbucks sign".

2. The bakery is past the mail box ,on your left.
Yes you  can see the the bakery that is past the mail box,  that is on your  left hand side.

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