May 10, 2008

I was busy taking pictures on Saturday. It was a very nice day with sun and a bit of warmth even though I was in a sweater. It rained the night before and even though it was sunny on Saturday, I knew it was not going to be a warm.
My walk started near Union Square. I turned down one of the tween streets and noticed one of the apartments had some colorful window treatments. And their fire escape had some lawn furniture set up for relaxation. I was within the NYU Village campus. I just adore the building along Washington Mews. It looks so European. I feel like I am in France somewhere. I wasn't too far from Union Square when I heard some jazz music playing nearby. I found a set of jazz musicians playing their instruments for a seated crowded. They were pretty good. I didn't stick around to watch them play. I continued down LaGuardia Place where I often pass by the community garden. The people who have access to the garden plant such colorful flowers. It's so lush in there. I love taking pictures of flowers...
I then made my way across the Hudson River to Jersey City. I was at Exchange Place waiting for Thomas. They were erecting a new residential building not too far from the Exchange Place Light Rail station. It's one of the more interesting looking residential towers rising around Jersey City. While I was waiting, I took a few more picture of flowers and captured this adorable little bird I've not seen in an urban setting. I followed it around before I was able to take a few pictures. As you can see, I had quite a busy day of site seeing...

May 4, 2008

Sunday was an adventure into Brooklyn where we went to the Botanical Garden to check out the cherry blossom festival. It was a warm and sunny day and lots of people enjoying the festivities. Check out the pictures.


I also took a brief video of a girl playing traditional Japanese instrument that is similar to a guitar or harp.

And you can always check out the photo album.

April 29, 2008

Even though the day started off kind of crappy; rainy and cold; the late afternoon turned out nice. The rain stopped and the sun popped out briefly before clocking out for the day. I was sitting in front of a French restaurant on Sullivan Street called Jean-Claude. They have this flower box with pretty flowers planted in them.


For closer views of the flowers, check out the album.

March 1, 2008

Spring is upon us! I was walking through the farmer's market at Union Square. Look at these bright, colorful, and beautiful flowers! Gosh, I can't wait to start our balcony garden! For a closer look, click here for the photo album.