August 17, 2008

Today was an event filled day.  In Union Square, there was a free concert featuring a Japanese R&B singer.  The show was sponsored by PaPa Joe.  I don't know who he is but his name was advertised.  The singer's name is Yumi (I think that is the spelling) and you can see the name of the band or group on the banner.

Then in Jersey City, they were having their Puerto Rican Day celebration down by Exchange Place.  Lots of people with live music, food, raffles, and stalls selling PR pride products.

We then walked along the water's edge in Jersey City to Pavonia Newport, to explore it.

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...