From 856399a9eabb98d302b3d7e8c55b02bdef775761 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Blaise Thompson Date: Thu, 22 May 2025 10:21:50 -0500 Subject: monday --- memories/2025-nyc/index.md | 139 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 139 insertions(+) create mode 100644 memories/2025-nyc/index.md (limited to 'memories/2025-nyc/index.md') diff --git a/memories/2025-nyc/index.md b/memories/2025-nyc/index.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..81105f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/memories/2025-nyc/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,139 @@ +title: Nancy & Blaise visit NYC +start: 2025-05-17 +end: 2025-05-25 + +_This memory is written in first person from the perspective of Blaise Thompson._ + +# 2025-05-17 Saturday + +Just after lunch on Saturday, mom and I set out on our adventure. +We took the city bus to the intercity bus to the train---lots of public transit. + +
+ + Packed up and ready to go. +
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+ + Intercity bus. +
+ +We arrived in Chicago with a few hours to spare around dinner-time, so we took a cab to one of my favorite 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. + +
+ + Interior of Sayat Nova restaurant. +
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+ + Kofta +
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+ + Kofta detail showing layers of meat. +
+ +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. + +
+ + Our train. +
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+ + Our car. +
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+ + Small hallway. +
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+ + Tight quarters in our roomete. +
+ +Once on board, we were treated to a nighttime treat at the dining car before heading to bed. + +# 2025-05-18 Sunday +18:42 Amtrak arrives - Penn Station (6:42pm normal time) +Hotel + +Brooklyn + +# 2025-05-19 Monday + +COLUMBIA + Tour + 1) Could visit St. Luke’s hospital to get photos of Eli White Dorm from 10-4:30 +Michala would be glad to meet us at 10:00 am on this day. + +There are three sections of photographs which may be most relevant: + Eli White Memorial Residence for Nurses + Exteriors 1937 + Recreational activities 1937 +3) Bard Dorm 50 Haven Ave. +The old medical place was at 622 W 168 St +A new place is at the corner of 167th St and Audubon + +4) Rickie and I lived at 310 W 105th St. Apt 5. + +5) Butler Hall-400 W 119th St + +6) Look at libraries for campus and study hall at Cathredral of St. John the Divine + +Possible to have zoom chat with Miesha + +# 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. + +
+ + Blaise reads on the rooftop. +
+ +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. + +
+ + Nancy poses in front of Sylvia's Restaurant. +
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+ + Nancy enjoys dinner at Sylvia's. +
+ + + + + +# 2025-05-22 Thursday + +# 2052-05-23 Friday + +# 2025-05-24 Saturday + +# 2025-05-25 Sunday -- cgit v1.2.3