The High Line

This past Saturday, 9-11-2010, Don and I went into NYC to walk The High Line. It is a re-purposed and renovated raised railway line that has not been in use for several years. It is now a raised walkway that runs for a few blocks along 10th Ave. to the meat packing district. It is beautiful!

The walkway has been designed with grasses, trees, flowers, and an eclectic array of art that appeals to all senses, including an exhibit of bell sounds from various parts of New York. A different bells rings every 60 seconds. It is a very short journey but if you stop to enjoy the views and exhibits, it can be quite an adventure. There are plans to extend the walkway north along the rest of the raised railway line. 

Me amongst the grasses high above the roadway.

View from the High Line - statements to the world

This is Washington Square near NYU. We then walked north to Union Square, then
Madison Square Park, then back down through the Flat Iron district.

It helped that the weather was perfect! We did not go near Ground Zero where the official memorial ceremonies were being held and many protests. Still so sad.