A Coney Island of the Mind August 14, 2022
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Coney Island, Nathans hot dogs, nature, NY Aquarium, NYC, photography, wildlife, Zoos
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“I once started out to walk around the world but ended up in Brooklyn, that Bridge was too much for me.” – I adore Coney Island. I have precious, fun memories of time spent at Coney Island and the New York Aquarium as a kid. I even recall when the NY Aquarium opened in its present location in 1957. The history of the NYAQ is quite interesting. I try to get to Coney Island every few months and never fail to go to Nathan’s for lunch. Ten years after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area the New York Aquarium is finally fully reopened and well worth your time to visit. Don’t forget to visit Nathan’s too. Yum!
While at the Zoo 
Great photos
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Thanks Ellen
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Thank you for the fun quote and the great photos. Sea creatures are lovely. I walked over the bridge 19 years ago today during the historic blackout!
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Was that 19 years ago today? I too walked over the bridge that day but was walking back to Manhattan.
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Yes, I was walking back to Washington Heights from Brooklyn. It was my birthday!
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Wow! Longer walk than we had. Happy BIrthday!
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Though I got to Coney Island, I did not get to the Aquarium … these pictures make me want to go now!!! THANKS!
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ditto — these pics make me want to go to the aquarium … and to the “island” (!! 🙂
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Do it!
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Great shots Judy. I was there for Member’s Night. The NYA is better than ever!
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