Sat 25/8 20002 steps- this must be the record!
Song: I walk the line by Johnny Cash
We finally walked the High Line, (thanks Celeste). What a fabulous achievement stemming from the foresight of 2 individuals. Although it was crowded, I never felt pushed around or uncomfortable. Everyone was chilled, strolling along. It ended along the Hudson, so we had a short bus trip up to the Intrepid museum. I gave David a time limit, whizzed around and ended in the learning section of the Space section of the museum, indoor, air conditioned and most importantly, a bench to sit on. I watched videos about space and stars and galaxies while I waited for David. David went through the ship’s control center and battled with claustrophobia in the tight spaces filled with people who do not have the same need for personal space as we do. After that, he was ready to leave well ahead of his allotted time and was very grateful we did not purchase tickets for the submarine.
The plan was to go to a night market in the Bronx, but by the time we got to Central Station, I was uncertain whether we would get back in time for our show, so we chilled and got a better look at Grand Central station which is pretty awesome. ( thanks Marilynn)
By this time, we needed to eat. We found a highly rated Chinese restaurant and walked there, but it was more of a take out joint and I didn’t feel like sitting on plastic chairs in the backroom. Luckily, there was an English pub and eatery across the road so we went there instead. Wooden tables, good beer/cider and English inspired food. Just what we needed. After that we went to see Kinky Boots. We loved this show, such a feel good experience and so well done, from the incredible stage setting to the performances, to the music – all top class. (again, thanks Mariline). After that we did not feel like going underground to a dingy subway, so walked the 30 or so blocks home.
Clever idea of the day: We popped in a local hardware shop just to see and I loved this pipe idea for a small kitchen garden.
What I learnt: Kinky boots is loosely based on a true story about a man who saved his family business by catering for an unusual niche market. Characters have been added that bring in the glamour and promote tolerance and acceptance, but the bottom line is that when we see past stereotypes and think creatively, as with Kinky Boots; railways turned into walkways and pipes turned into gardens, we make the world a better place.
Kim's journey 