FUN DAY ON THE BAY

What fun on the Bay!  Sailing surrounded by beautiful scenery!                     http://www.powerhiking.com

LOVING RIO!

Like groupies we are glued to the TV set each night watching the 2016 Olympics and the beautiful panoramas of Rio.  What a glorious city!  Yes, it has its problems, but the scenery is beyond fabulous.  Loved the 2016 Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony as well.  What a visual treat!  Smiles, laughter, dancing, singing interspersed with lights and sound and music!  It was honest, earnest and fun!  From the history to the color to the music and the fireworks – it was fun!  Maracana Stadium and the sites and scenes of the beautiful landscape left us thrilled.  And what about Ipanema!!!!  Amazing!  The games have begun.  Let the party begin as well.                                                                                               http://www.powerhiking.com

MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day thoughts to you.      www.powerhiking.com

NEW YORK TRAMWAY CELEBRATION

The New York Tramway – the nation’s original aerial commute – turned 40 last week.  It is hard to imagine that people have been traveling from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan and back for 40 years.  The gondolas travel near the Queensboro Bridge and those crossing the bridge can look up and see the sky commuters.  Happy Birthday!                                         http://www.powerhiking.com

LOVE LOWER MANHATTAN

A favorite in Lower Manhattan is The High Line.  This astonishing park in the sky offers visitors views of the city and Hudson River in a very natural and unique setting. Take a walk on The High Line on the elevated train tracks into the history of this area. In the 1930s the train tracks were elevated above the city to reduce the number of accidents between people and freight trains delivering goods and meat to warehouses located below in what is known as the Meatpacking District.  The trains gradually became obsolete as trucks carried more and more of the freight and the tracks sat unused. People began to clamor for demolition of the railway and, in the 1990s, Friends of the  High Line was formed to promote preservation and use as as public open space.  And what a park!  Old railroad ties remain and much of the landscaping is created from weeds and wild growth on unused tracks.  A gravel path meanders along fountains and benches and chaise lounges made from sustainable forests.  Trees and flowers abound as do people enjoying the surrounding.  You can buy a t shirt, lemonade, ice cream or enjoy one of the restaurants or just relax and take in the stunning views.  A “must do” is a visit to the Whitney Museum, located between The High Line and the Hudson River on Gansevoort Street.  This stunning new building increases the exhibition capacity of the remarkable collection of modern and contemporary American art.  While in the neighborhood, it is not to be missed.                  www.powerhiking.com