Tuesday, May 27, 2014

April

April brought the end of snow and the beginning of spring, birthdays and trips away from the beach.
We began the month with the celebration of Jenni and Will's birthdays.






Will received an amazing airplane which, when launched flew and flew, usually resting in a very tall tree.







Jenni hosted birthdays at a delicious brunch……cheese cake and a sun flower cake made from Peeps.








April's full moon is called the pink moon, but not very pink in this photo.








We traveled to Hilton Head over Easter and spent time and a rainy Easter with Dave, Ann Marie, Layne, Eva and Jack.  There was some chilly beach time, a yummy ham dinner,  and good times together movie-watching.







The weather cleared and this beautiful sunrise greeted us on Easter Monday.







Side trips took us to Beaufort, S.C. to look at churches decorated for Easter as well as a horse-led trolley ride through the historic town.










We also took a boat ride to find local S.C. alligators.





And then a trip to Rochester to celebrate Gramps' 92nd birthday.


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

The High Line


We have never visited the High Line, so since we were here in NYC on a lovely day in May with our cameras, we spent a delightful morning.  The High Line is a public park built on an historic freight railroad line elevated above the streets of Manhattan's West Side.  It is owned by the city and maintained by volunteers.  It was founded in 1999 by community residents, Friends of the High Line, who fought against its demolition.  It is approximately 1 1/2 miles long.




Embarking on our stroll along the High Line.  We entered  from Gansevoort Street, the first section which was restored.





I love the architectural design from existing buildings and walkways.
Always, the traffic below.






Many benches provide relaxing places to view native plants and flowers planted within the tracks.






A spectacular dogwood tree!











Many shady spots





Always remember to look up!







Named Urban Rattle by its sculptor






A poster for  a museum exhibit







Common Crossings, a design made from the original railroad tracks.







Mural on a building down below











Famous landmark