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August 21, 2004
Leaving NYC
Not wanting to break our trend of cutting and running, we're leaving NYC in a couple hours after only a day and a half here. My first impression of NYC is that it is a great city. It is by far less dirty, or unsafe feeling than I had thought. The subways are confusing, but work, given enough time. There are endless food and fun options that run the gamut. Last night, Greg and I met up with my cousin, Paul, who might as well be my twin brother. I doubt I will ever meet someone who looks more like me. Somehow, we neglected to get his picture, so I can't show you at this time. However, I just found out I will likely be flying out of JFK and not Boston on my way to Europe, so I'll probably be back later this month and I won't forget to take his picture. Paul took us out to an amazing Italian dinner and later we went to the roof of his building and had a long talk about life. From his Brooklyn rooftop we had a perfect view of the Verrazano Bridge. In the distance we could just see Lady Liberty and the Empire State Building. I had hoped to see the Statue of Liberty personally, but this will have to do for now. There's just not enough time. After an hour and a half subway odyssey we made it back at 2:30 to turn in.
Yesterday, we walked through Times Square. We also walked through Central Park on our way to the MET. The MET far exceeded my expectations. It dwarfed any of the Smithsonian's. We were there for hours and still did not enter every WING! We went through Ancient Egyptian, Medieval Art, Arms and Armor, contemporary photography, Greek and Roman Statues, and others I can't even remember. The exhibit we saw called Indexing the World, which was the photography exhibit was the most personally engaging. Specifically a subset of that exhibit where there would be a plaque denoting who the next few pictures were of, but they were descriptions like, Aristocrat, Farmer, Professional, Worker. The photographer would then try and picture the various 'types' of people in each group. I have no idea how he got these people so intimately, and so honestly, but it was an incredible spectacle.
Before meeting Paul we went to Williamsberg where we walked around and went to the Brooklyn Brewery, which I highly recommend. Its a big warehouse where the brewery is set up with picnic benches and large round tables. They do not have food, but allow you to bring in food. While we were there a number of parties had ordered pizza to be delivered from nearby pizzerias. It has a great atmosphere and good micro-brews.
Now we're off to Vermont, another state I've never been. Today's drive shouldn't be too bad and we'll be meeting Greg's cousin who he holds in high regard. Tomorrow we'll go with them to that political, satirical, puppet show/performance thing somewhere in VT. Should be interesting.
I have thoughts from my time in NY, but not enough time to write them down. All I can say is that it is good to know one has good family.
Posted by wonko at August 21, 2004 07:48 AM
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