16 Hours in NYC
There is a ritual I try to do at least once a year:
briefly escape to New York City.
Life moves at a faster pace, where early birds and night owls roam. A busy city to disappear in and find inspiration everywhere. This year I hopped on the first train from Baltimore at 3am and left NYC right before midnight. Even with 16 hours to spare, I had to narrow down all of the possible things to do.
THE HIGHLINE
Arriving in the city at dawn, I decided to start at the Highline to get a quiet morning walk before it got busy.
BROOKLYN
THE CLOISTERS
There’s a hidden beauty in Upper Manhattan. I would have never guessed that there is a Medieval Castle somewhere in Washington Heights nestled between the Hudson River, trails and trees. Oh, New York, always surprising me! An entire day could be spent here but we only had a few hours to stroll about through the Heavenly Bodies Exhibit where fashion and religious collections shared the space.
THE GUGGENHEIM
Being a fan of architecture and art, this has always been museum that I have always wanted to see. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, it can’t be missed as it contrasts against the old bricks. Standing out like a spaceship right across from Central Park. Luckily on Saturday afternoons, the admission is ‘Pay As You Wish’, and I did not think twice to take the opportunity to visit. Please be ready for the crazy long line & get there early. Start from the top and work your way down the atrium. During this visit, the works of Alberto Giametti were on display.
“I AM VERY INTERESTED IN ART BUT I AM INSTINCTIVELY MORE INTERESTED IN TRUTH… THE MORE I WORK, THE MORE I SEE DIFFERENTLY.”
TOURIST TRAPS
On our way back to Brooklyn, we took the scenic route that was easier on our feet thanks to Vic who took us on a quick drive through Times Square. It never fails to make a stop in this part of town, even for a few minutes. Before the end of the drive, I was even able to check off seeing the Flat Iron Building.
