What is the man looking for?

M: Excuse me, I wonder if you would tell me how to find a place where I can have my shoes fixed. I’m new in the town.
W: Well, of course you can always look in the yellow pages in the back of the telephone book under shoe repair. But I think there’s a good shop not far from here. Take the first street to the left and walk around three blocks. I can’t remember the name of the shop, but you’ll run into it. It’s near the police station. By the way, do you know about the town guide? It has all kinds of useful information. I think you’ll find it in any bookstore.
M: Thanks a lot. You’ve been very helpful. And I’ll look for that town guide next time I’m in a bookstore. Let’s see, you said the repair shop was three blocks on the right?
W: No, first street on the left, then three blocks.
M: Thanks again.