Day Trip and Fall September 15, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: art, Art exhibit, Four Freedoms Park, Nellie Bly, NYC, photography, Roosevelt Island, Tram, travel, Views
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It was Friday the 13th and my pal Robyn and I were off on another NYC adventure (what could go wrong)? We took the Roosevelt Island Tram and headed to what was supposed to be some type of pop-up flower/exhibit/sale event. I realized I hadn’t been to Roosevelt Island in over 20 years where my NYC Marathon buddies and I would train with its magnificent views. A lot has change in 20 years but the old smallpox hospital was still standing. Lots of new housing and the exceptional Four Freedoms Park dedicated to Franklin Delano Roosevelt had been built. We took our time absorbing the stellar views of Manhattan heading towards the original flower goal. As we got closer to the flower part we realized the line was way too long. Neither Robyn nor I are good at lines so we decided to just circle the island. It was hot, but we persevered. Walking to the northern most part of the island we saw the wonderful Nellie Bly Park, public art and the old lighthouse. Heading back to the tram I somehow got tangled up in a wayward dog’s leash and down I went (just like Frazier)! Collective screams and curses could be heard. After assessing if anything was broken we got me situated and headed back to the safety of Manhattan. It was not exactly the day we had planned but adventures can be surprising in many ways. And really, what was I expecting on Friday the 13th? Enjoy the views.
While at the Zoo 
So very glad you are okay dear one. Beautiful photos of a place I’ve never been. Big hugs
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Big hugs back to you
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Roosevelt Island is indeed a treat, but “…headed back to the safety of Manhattan” is something most non-Manhattanites don’t often hear. Hope “dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones” are all fine!
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A bit bruised but safe in Manhattan!
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Lovely pics Judy! Glad to hear the fall was unserious!
And speaking of falls…..did you know that Humpty Dumpty loves the end of Summer? Yep he does – cause he always has a great Fall. 🙂
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LOL – good one Mary
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sorry about YOUR fall — glad YOU didn’t injure YOURself (!). i will add r.i. to my list of day trips — was there three years ago, but a quick business kinda trip, and needed to get back to manhattan after. and mention of the cat sanctuary reminded me of the one i’ve been to twice … in rome. it was across the street from where staying first trip, at one end of a small area with ruins. second trip, wanted to visit area where had stayed, made sure to visit the cat sanctuary. wasn’t sure if still there … 17 years later (!).
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It is a really nice day trip (just watch out for those dog walkers who are on their phones and not paying attention).
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they’re everywhere, those dog walkers. how are the sidewalks?!! (lol!!)
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The walking paths on the west side of the island are good. The west side of the island is irregular. At least it is not cobblestone. Ugh
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good to know … what with a sidewalk having been my ‘undoing’ (!) i do like cobblestone — well, the look of them. and speaking of sidewalks — ever so much worse in sayville, ny, than anything i recall seeing in manhattan (!)
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Note to self: stay away form Sayville!
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lol!! also there — bike riding on sidewalks (just like here (!)) but also — and i went in but not participate — a coffee & cats shop (!) — have your coffee while playing with the cats. want to go … and hope my allergies to cats aren’t greatly aroused (!!!)
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