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Lost Coast with the Tills -start: 2024-07-02 -end: 2024-07-09 - -_This memory is written in first person from the perspective of Blaise Thompson._ - - - -TODO: bird observations -1 Steller's Jay -2 Anna's Hummingbird -3 Brown Pelican -4 Bushtit -5 Brewer's Blackbird -6 California Quail -7 Snowy Plover -8 Chestnut-backed Chickadee -9 Black Phoebe -10 American Dipper -11 California Towhee - - -# 2024-07-02 Tuesday - -# 2024-07-03 Wednesday - -# 2024-07-04 Thursday - -# 2024-07-05 Friday - -<figure> - <img src="./bag-packed.jpg"> - <figcpation>Blaise's bag packed for the trip.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./topography.jpg"> - <figcpation>View of scale model seen at visitor center.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./first-view.jpg"> - <figcpation>First view of lost coast as seen from the visitor center.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./first-all-three.jpg"> - <figcpation>All three hikers pose at the start of their journey.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./danger-lives-lost.jpg"> - <figcpation>I pose in front of the warning sign indicating the dangers of the lost coast.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./ralph-begins.jpg"> - <figcpation>Ralph begins his hike.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./sea-urchin.jpg"> - <figcpation>Sea urchin washed on shore, one of many seen.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./starfish.jpg"> - <figcpation>Star fish washed on shore, one of many seen.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./chiton.jpg"> - <figcpation>Giant pacific chiton washed on shore, somewhat rare sight.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./ralph-claire-log.jpg"> - <figcpation>Ralph and Claire enjoy playing on a large driftwood log.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./blaise-log.jpg"> - <figcpation>Blaise poses on top of a large driftwood log.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./ralph-start-impassible.jpg"> - <figcpation>Ralph sets out into the impassible zone.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./blaise-end-impassible.jpg"> - <figcpation>Blaise exits the impassible zone.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./first-night-fresh-water.jpg"> - <figcpation>Claire visits the large pool of fresh water.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./kale-tempeh.jpg"> - <figcpation>Claire and Ralph enjoy kale and tempeh for dinner.</figcaption> -</figure> - -TODO: midnight audio - -# 2024-07-06 Saturday - -<figure> - <img src="./saturday-dawn-tent.jpg"> - <figcpation>My tent at dawn saturday morning.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./saturday-dawn-claire-ralph.jpg"> - <figcpation>Claire and Ralph enjoy the ocean at dawn.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./claire-seaweed.jpg"> - <figcpation>Claire poses with a large piece of seaweed.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./deer.jpg"> - <figcpation>Deer with two fawns.</figcaption> -</figure> - -TODO: rattlesnake video - -<figure> - <img src="./runway.jpg"> - <figcpation>Runway.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./blaise-cliff.jpg"> - <figcpation>Blaise poses next to a steep dropoff.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./end-flat.jpg"> - <figcpation>The very end of the flats, nothing but sheer cliffs and beach ahead.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./big-creek-rockface.jpg"> - <figcpation>Rockface seen at big creek.<figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./big-creek-bear.jpg"> - <figcpation>Black bear visiting the campsite during evening stroll.<figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./big-creek-tents.jpg"> - <figcpation>Tents at big creek.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./big-creek-claire-ralph.jpg"> - <figcpation>Claire and Ralph enjoy the sunset from the campsite at big creek.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<iframe width=100% height=500 allowfullscreen style="border-style:none;" src="https://cdn.pannellum.org/2.5/pannellum.htm#panorama=https://memories.blaise.zone/2024-lost-coast/big-creek-pano.jpg" autoload=true></iframe> - -# 2024-07-07 Sunday - -<figure> - <img src="./big-creek-sunrise.jpg"> - <figcpation>First light hits the valley of big creek.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./big-creek-morning.jpg"> - <figcpation>Breakfast at the campsite.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./big-creek-bear-footpring.jpg"> - <figcpation>Bear footprint seen at camp.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./big-creek-low-tide.jpg"> - <figcpation>Rocks exposed at big creek due to low tide.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./big-creek-goodbye.jpg"> - <figcpation>Goodbye to big creek.</figcaption> -</figure> - -The beach became very foggy, which gave us more of a lost coast experience. - -TODO: wave break video as animation (Claire's video) - - -<figure> - <img src="./fog-poison.jpg"> - <figcpation>Looking back towards the beach as we climb to big flat. Note poison oak engulfing the trail.</figcaption> -</figure> - - - -<figure> - <img src="./ralph-many-urchins.jpg"> - <figcpation>Ralph finds a collection of many urchins along the trail.</figcaption> -</figure> - -<figure> - <img src="./blaise-sits.jpg"> - <figcpation>I rest before entering the impassible zone.</figcaption> -</figure> - - - - -# 2024-07-08 Monday - -# 2024-07-09 Tuesday
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restaurants downtown: Sayat Nova Armenian Restaurant. +This restaurant has been around since before mom lived in Chicago---despite that, she had never been. +We had kofta, a really special treat. +It's amazing to taste the layers of meat with different textures. +Lamb, of course. + +<figure> + <img src="./sayat-nova.jpg"> + <figcpation>Interior of Sayat Nova restaurant.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./kofta.jpg"> + <figcpation>Kofta</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./kofta-detail.jpg"> + <figcpation>Kofta detail showing layers of meat.</figcaption> +</figure> + +Finally, it was time to catch the train. +The train from Chicago to NYC leaves quite late---21:30---this awkward choice was made to allow travelers coming from the west coast to have a chance to transfer. +The late departure time was wonderful for us as sleepers. +Unfortunately we did not get to see Chicago Union Station, the entire station was blocked off for some fancy gala. + +<figure> + <img src="./amtrack-ticket.jpg"> + <figcpation>My ticket, note the first class wristband.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./train.jpg"> + <figcpation>Our train.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./train-car.jpg"> + <figcpation>Our car.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./train-hallway.jpg"> + <figcpation>Small hallway.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./tight-quarters.jpg"> + <figcpation>Tight quarters in our roomete.</figcaption> +</figure> + +Once on board, we were treated to a nighttime treat at the dining car before heading to bed. + +# 2025-05-18 Sunday + +Sunday was our lovely day on the train. +We both slept very well with the gentle rocking of the train car. +We enjoyed a day of games and conversation with breaks in the dining car for Breakfast and Lunch. +In Albany NY we were able to take a few hours to walk around while the train was split in two---half for NYC and half for Boston. + +<figure> + <img src="./train-sink.jpg"> + <figcpation>Nancy uses the personal sink in our sleeper cabin.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./sleep-morning.jpg"> + <figcpation>A sleepy morning as the world flies by.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./train-lunch.jpg"> + <figcpation>A wonderful lunch in the dining car.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./chess.jpg"> + <figcpation>Private games in our train car.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./engine.jpg"> + <figcpation>New train engine in Albany.</figcaption> +</figure> + +By late afternoon we reached the Hudson River. +Great weather. +We enjoyed the long approach to NYC along the entire length of the Hudson Valley. +The mountains and hills really are dramatic. +I felt an appreciation for the rocky foundation upon-which NYC is built. + +<figure> + <img src="./hudson.jpg"> + <figcpation>View of the Hudson River.</figcaption> +</figure> + +We arrived at Penn Station, enjoying the brand new intercity train hall, and caught the subway to Columbia. + +<figure> + <img src="./train-hall.jpg"> + <figcpation>New train hall.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./arrive-columbia.jpg"> + <figcpation>Nancy arrives at the Columbia train station. As she remembered, blue and white subway tile.</figcaption> +</figure> + +# 2025-05-19 Monday + +We focused on visiting places that mom frequently visited during her time at Columbia. + +<iframe src="map.html" title="Map" width=100% height=1000></iframe> + +## Butler Hall + +Thanks to Mom's alumni status, we were able to secure accomidation in Butler Hall---one of the dorms owned by Columbia. +Address 400 W 119th St. +She stayed at this very same dorm as a graduate student. +Our two-bedroom suite, complete with generous living room and kitchen, was an absolute steal at $150 a night. +We had room 7-O, that's letter "O" not number "0". +The 7th floor was high enough for a fantastic view of Harlem and all the way to downtown. + +<figure> + <img src="./nancy-butler.jpg"> + <figcpation>Nancy poses in front of Butler hall.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./butler-bedroom.jpg"> + <figcpation>Bedroom at Butler Hall.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./butler-living.jpg"> + <figcpation>Living room at Butler Hall.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./butler-kitchen.jpg"> + <figcpation>Butler kitchen.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./butler-room-view.jpg"> + <figcpation>View from Butler room 7O.</figcaption> +</figure> + +We were also able to enjoy the fancy viewing area on the 16th floor. +The 16th floor bathroom was stunning with views of Harlem. + +<figure> + <img src="./16th-floor-south.jpg"> + <figcpation>View from Butler 16th floor looking downtown. Trees in the foreground are Morningside Park, in the distance Central Park can be seen.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./16th-floor-west.jpg"> + <figcpation>View from Butler 16th floor looking west towards Harlem.</figcaption> +</figure> + +## Johnson (Wein) Hall + +## Eli White + +Eli White Memorial Residence for Nurses +Exteriors 1937 +Recreational activities 1937 +A new place is at the corner of 167th St and Audubon + + +## St. John the Devine + +## Apartment on 105th + +310 W 105th St. Apt 5. + +## Bard Dorm + +# 2025-05-20 Tuesday + +New York Botanical Garden + +High Line + +# 2025-05-21 Wednesday + +Mom's leg was in pretty bad shape, so we enjoyed a day at Butler Hall. +Bad weather outside made the experience of staying in even more attractive. + +<figure> + <img src="./rooftop-reading.jpg"> + <figcpation>Blaise reads on the rooftop.</figcaption> +</figure> + +For dinner, we decided to check out Sylvia's in Harlem under recommendation from Roberta, a worker at Butler Hall. +We enjoyed corn bread, macaroni & cheese, collard greens, fried chicken, pork ribs, and sweet potato pie. +Delicious food. + +<figure> + <img src="./sylvias-exterior.jpg"> + <figcpation>Nancy poses in front of Sylvia's Restaurant.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./sylvias-interior.jpg"> + <figcpation>Nancy enjoys dinner at Sylvia's.</figcaption> +</figure> + +# 2025-05-22 Thursday + +A day of tourism. +We visited the New York Public Library, where we were happy to discover an exhibit celebrating 100 years of the New Yorker magazine. + +<figure> + <img src="./new-yorker.jpg"> +</figure> + +We also visited Madison Square Garden and several toy stores, including the LEGO store. +I bought a gift for Mark. +There was a full sized Yellow Cab made of LEGO that we sat in. + +<figure> + <img src="./lego.jpg"> +</figure> + +# 2052-05-23 Friday + +Another day of shopping and resting. +Mom went shopping at Talbots NYC, finding a dress, pants, and a sweater. +We visited the American Folk Art Museum, which was small but interesting. +Lunch was at Pastrami Queen, midtown. +All these trips were done by Bus and Subway---pretty freeing to be able to zip around the city without worrying about parking. + +<figure> + <img src="./folk-favorite-nancy.jpg"> + <figcpation>Nancy's favorite piece at the folk art museum.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./folk-favorite-blaise.jpg"> + <figcpation>Blaise's favorite piece at the folk art museum.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./pastrami-queen.jpg"> + <figcpation>Lunch at Pastrami Queen.</figcaption> +</figure> + +After lunch and a nap, I went down to SoHo on my own to shop at Gu. +I ended up buying about six pieces, all very functional for work and affordable. +Gu is a pretty cool brand. + +<figure> + <img src="./blaise-soho.jpg"> + <figcpation>Blaise in SoHo.</figcaption> +</figure> + +Along the way I saw some city creatures. + +<figure> + <img src="./pigeons.jpg"> + <figcpation>Pigeons swarming.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./racoons.jpg"> + <figcpation>Racoons seen living inside the Morningside retaining wall. Don't miss the third one peeking out---so cute!</figcaption> +</figure> + +Dinner was NYC Pizza from a local shop. + +<figure> + <img src="./pizza.jpg"> + <figcpation>Dinner from Rosa Pizza, Harlem.</figcaption> +</figure> + +# 2025-05-24 Saturday + +The week of our visit happened to also be US Navy Fleet Week. +Lots of sailors around and special events related. +In honor of mom's uncle Arne, we traveled to the pier to try and get a look at one of the visiting warships. +We didn't have time to wait in line and actually go on the ship. + +<figure> + <img src="./nancy-warship.jpg"> + <figcpation>Nancy poses in front of a warship docked to one of the Manhattan piers.</figcaption> +</figure> + +I traveled north to meet up with Felix at the Met Cloisters. +One of the best parks in NYC, with a fantastic museum displaying midevil art right in the center. + +<figure> + <img src="./cloister.jpg"> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./cloister-column.jpg"> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./unicorn.jpg"> +</figure> + +Felix, mom, and I enjoyed french cuisine at Le Monde, quite near the Columbia campus. +I suprised myself by enjoying mussels. + +<figure> + <img src="./mussels.jpg"> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./french-onion.jpg"> +</figure> + +As our last hurrah in NYC, we enjoyed an opera. +It was really fantastic, I can't wait to go again. + +<figure> + <img src="./opera-us.jpg"> + <figcpation>Felix, Nancy, and Blaise attend the Met Opera.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./stage.jpg"> + <figcpation>The stage is set.</figcaption> +</figure> + +We saw [Salome](https://w.wiki/EHY4). +It was a very modern, creative telling of the bible story. +The singing was in German, and small screens near each seat showed the translation in real-time. +The entire stage moved up and down, there were visual effects---very impressive. + +# 2025-05-25 Sunday + +Nothing much to say. +We traveled by bus to Newark and flew out. +First time mom used a wheelchair at the airport. + diff --git a/memories/2025-nyc/intercity-bus.jpg b/memories/2025-nyc/intercity-bus.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..d6e2d69 --- /dev/null +++ b/memories/2025-nyc/intercity-bus.jpg diff --git a/memories/2025-nyc/kofta-detail.jpg b/memories/2025-nyc/kofta-detail.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..89ba3f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/memories/2025-nyc/kofta-detail.jpg diff --git a/memories/2025-nyc/kofta.jpg b/memories/2025-nyc/kofta.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..c61eec8 --- /dev/null +++ b/memories/2025-nyc/kofta.jpg diff --git a/memories/2025-nyc/lego.jpg b/memories/2025-nyc/lego.jpg Binary files differnew file mode 100644 index 0000000..3684575 --- /dev/null +++ b/memories/2025-nyc/lego.jpg diff --git a/memories/2025-nyc/map.html b/memories/2025-nyc/map.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b1aeb31 --- /dev/null +++ b/memories/2025-nyc/map.html @@ -0,0 +1,69 @@ +<!DOCTYPE html> +<html> +<head> + + <meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; 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