New York, Day 2

Brooklyn to Manhattan

April 17, 2025

The journey is part of the adventure.  While we were on the subway to Manhattan, a lady across from us decided to practice her singing.  You can hear her in the videos.

That skyline

John last visited the Museum of Natural History when he was a fifth grader.  I never visited it (I feel as if I need to explain that Philadelphia has very good museums so there was no need to go to NY).

There’s a time machine effect for me by the dinosaur fossils – they transport me back to my earliest science geek days, days when I had a favorite dinosaur…

There are probably a million photos taken at this spot
Allosaurus
One of my favorites – Hadrosaurus

Spring in NYC is gorgeous – Central Park was lush and green. 

Lesser celadines were everywhere
Leaves are on their way

Tulips and daffodils are everywhere, too

Window box tulips
Washington Square Arch

We ended our night in the Independent Film Center watching the 1999 documentary Buena Vista Social Club with a Q&A afterwards.  The youngest member of the musician group was present.  There’s a current Broadway Show based on this Cuban musical ensemble

Q & A after the documentary
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Author: Chris McLean

Sailor, reader, baker, nature lover.

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  1. Looks like you’re keeping busy and entertained. Growing up within an hr of NYC, most of our school field trips were to the many museums and sights there.

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