Thursday, April 19, 2012

Walking the Brooklyn bridge with Ms. Mack's 2nd grade



Today we started out in the north Bronx (where we live)
and drove to the South Bronx (where Ms. Mack teaches) and went on a class trip with 45+ second graders. First we walked to the Brook avenue #6 subway train toward Brooklyn Bridge. 40 minutes later we all safely emerged from the underground in Manhattan where we crossed the street and headed for the Brooklyn Bridge.... Lots of people, and things to look at. The walkway was narrowed due to construction, but the class stayed in rows of two, holding their partners hands. Loads of tourists also walking, and bicycles whizzed by in the adjacent lane. The views were great on this sunny breezy adventure.

We exited the bridge in Brooklyn and descended on the park near cadman plaza, where we enjoyed our picnic lunches, played hide & seek, giant steps, used the bathroom facilities, and then one hour later did the whole trip in reverse!!
We arrived back at school around 2:30pm. Kudos to all the children, teachers, and parents who worked so well together to make sure all went well.
And the mom who told me how much her son liked ms. Mack. That made my day.
And Then we came home.
Soooooooo tired.

Peace & Love

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Central Park Rambling

A perfect day for exploring the park
Starting at Columbus circle
Public art map - @elephant



To the Dairy- love the cell phone audio tour


The Elms


The Delacorte pavilion fountain








Tulips alive at the boathouse.








The Ramble- natural oasis
Quiet zone - read my Sunday times for 90 minutes in the shade



And finally stopping at the Met - this time an audio tour


I was just informed no pix at the stein collection. But I had already snapped this.


11,109 steps and I enjoyed a nice veggie dinner at GOBU at 81st & 3rd.

A beautiful day in the 'hood.

Peace & Love

Location:W 71st St,,United States

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Easter dinner with robin & mike




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Over and under the Brooklyn bridge.

Starting out at city hall park in the shadow of the new Geary bldg. Very tall!


Over the historic Brooklyn bridge on an overcast day


A new carousel greets us





Amy in the park


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Sisters in nyc

Martha came in on a mega bus to visit Robin!!








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