The Big Apple-part 1
We arrived in Brooklyn, NY on October 8th and moored at Miramar Yacht Club. The fit was very tight amongst other moored boats but it was amazing to be in New York. Plus a $60 per night mooring ball might be the cheapest way to visit the big apple. We immediately felt the intensity of dense living with crowded streets, traffic and every inch of space utilized for businesses. The area we were in is called Sheepshead Bay and we heard different languages at every turn. This was exciting and such fun to soak in. The first evening we walked, got some groceries, dropped of laundry at a wash and fold and found Jo a table to study at the nearest Starbucks. Then we all met up for a restaurant dinner which was a treat after many days of boat cooking.
The next day Josephine and I jumped in a rented car and drove five hours to Penn State for a college tour the next day. I had never been to this university and we were spot on with our timing for fall foliage. Josephine definitely got sick of me saying “look at that tree, so pretty.” I enjoyed a spacious hotel hot shower and the use of the gym. We only have very light weights on the boat. After the tour we returned to Brooklyn the next day and got a first hand experience of NY city driving. I had to be very aggressive and Josephine found this entertaining.
We decided to keep the rental car an extra day because Josephine said she had dreamed of taking Queso to Central Park. Another city driving adventure which meant 1.5 hours to get from Brooklyn to Manhattan. We would have taken subway but no dogs allowed. Our walk in the park was short because Queso lost his mind with all the squirrels. It was still fun to people watch and see the buildings near the park.
The boat projects continue and most can only be completed by Nate. When he is not teaching physics, studying weather maps, cooking or sailing he tries to work on our list. I try to assist where I can.
On October 11th we sailed up the East River to the Bronx and moored at the City Island Marina. The scenery was stunning, especially the Statue of Liberty. I have a special affinity for the lady of liberty. When I was in elementary school I sold rocks at the bottom of our driveway to raise money for the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. I do recall one kind cycling couple stopping and buying a bag of rocks! I also dressed as the Statue of Liberty for Halloween as a child.
