I'm now on the bus back from the City. You kinda have to capitalize it, it's expected. I went in for a relatively quick visit to two of its hallmarks: museums and shopping.
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| Till next time |
My first destination was the Cloisters, a branch of the Metropolitan uptown that deals with medieval art and architecture. That is, European Christian art, mostly commissioned by and for the ruling classes. Still, it was interesting to see actual artifacts associated with the history covered in my podcasts. I do have to say though, a significant part of the art and religious artifacts was quite morbid.
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| The entrance to the Cloisters |
The museum is situated in the gorgeous Fort Tryon Park with a view to the Hudson and the City. It was quiet and serene, the City only occasionally intruding with the sounds of not too distant cars. A few locals were jogging in the paths.
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| A small sample |
When I had my fill of crucifixions, I went to Zabar's, a famed deli and bakery, that is perhaps also infamous for its sponsorship ads, particularly of Selected Shorts (a literary podcast). I felt I had no choice and buy their Babka. It's smaller than I had anticipated, but I have yet to taste it.
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| Yielding to incessant advertising: check |
I didn't go to Walmart yesterday as it turned out they don't have electric bikes outside of the online store. I did find, however, an urban model in a store in Brooklyn, so I may get those once the paycheck rolls in.
Delivering New York bagels to 50 states! I am really curious if they're really all that. I guess you'll let us know.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great first foray. "Until next time"? That can be next week, every week! It's like right there, man! When I visit Raanana I don't say "till next time". By the way, a couple of places to add to your "to do list" - Katz's deli and Midtown Comics. Oh, and have you bought your "Book of Mormon" tickets yet? No?? What the ^$%#(* are you waiting for??? 1-800-432-7250.