WANDERING IN THE DARK

It occurs to me that in this City, it is not unusual for an old woman to be seen out and about at Midnight accompanied only by her cane, whereas in many communities it would be like wearing headlights. Hence, when restless, I often walk around Gramercy park several times. Manhattan is a 24 hour/seven days sort of locale. Last Friday night, at 8 O'clock I traveled across 23rd Street by bus to the High line at 10th Avenue to wander uptown on the new extension that goes all the way to 34th Street.

How it used to be...

History at the end gate which will eventually extend out into the Hudson Yards. From here the City looks remote like a scene from a movie.

Along the way, the last of Summer was in evidence against a backdrop of old buildings.

For all the wonders of the High line, it is only right to acknowledge the disruption, loss of privacy and neighborhood that many long time residents experienced during it's construction and continue to experience with the constant flow of tourists and City residents, both old and new, who are enjoying the Park seven days and nights per week. Those of you who have read the blog 'Jeremiahs Vanishing New York' will not be strangers to the devastation it has caused.

None the less, there are very beautiful native grasses...

going to seed.

Asters still blooming

Sweet (intoxicating) Phlox

and Honeysuckle Vine

 I took few pictures actually, there were so many buildings still under construction  towering over me I found myself just looking up, feeling enclosed, oppressed by the cranes and shiny steel.  I did, however sit a while at a stage where the performance from four PEN authors had taken place. I missed it but spent time with tourists pointing out plants and helping them get good photographs with their I-Phones. I exited on to 11th Avenue and strolled back slowly to 23rd street catching a last shot of this woman.

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