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This past Sunday, Super-J and I wandered over to Roosevelt Island. We spent the day exploring and accidentally trespassed on some property. We found out later when we stopped to glance at a map. Oops. But hey, the gate was open so we strolled right on in. Who wouldn't? Behind said area was the old Smallpox Hospital. We both really wanted to go in and climb around the rumble. Alas, it was fenced off. It would make such a great horror movie film site. In fact, I kept hoping I'd see someone darting in and out of the shadows. Oh, man. To be there at night. That would be awesome. We almost finished walking the length of it before turning back. I'd like to go back to see the Lighthouse, so maybe more photos will be added to the set! We took the tram back into the belly of the beast and I have say, the view from the tram is pretty amazing (see above photo). I noted how quiet and calm it was on the island. I mean, green grass, blooming cherry blossoms (heck, blooming everything!), and people actually exercising outdoors. It was like this utopia; it seemed so perfect. It was unreal. So, naturally, there has to be something wrong with it... right? Perhaps a secret society that gathers at night and chants in a circle with candles? Maybe, maybe not. I can say this though: going back into the belly of the beast was a weird culture shock. The first thing I see is this. And I was only across the river. It's weird, and I'll keep saying that. But at least I found some kind of sanctuary in this crazy place. No TrackBacksTrackBack URL: http://www.toastier.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-tb.cgi/65 |
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Wow, I've lived in New York all my life but have visited Roosevelt Island. I should visit one of these days. The plant life looks absolutely gorgeous.