These long-time friends of Pav are wonderfully hospitable, witty, and just plain fun. Oswaldo took us into Manhattan where we got to see the new Freedom Tower close-up and the 9/11 Memorial. I just stood and listened to the water fall down the walls of the pool, recalling where I was that day--teaching French at New Britain High--sensing that the world had changed forever.
We returned to Staten Island, picked up Gary from work and enjoyed a beautiful evening together--dinner, wine, conversation, and much laughter. This visit was far too brief...
an incomparable view...
(perhaps a steadier hand next time...)
And so, as I complete this post, we're packed up and ready to make our way out of Staten Island, heading south to Atlanta. More to come...
Off to a great start boys! Who is that person ( in the photo at the top of your blog) dressed in all yellow, with a yellow face and light blond hair? A hitchhiker?
ReplyDeleteThat's Boris the Bear! He's our travel mascot. Good reports of Duncan and Diego back home in the good and capable hands of Emma K.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot of the Freedom Tower!
ReplyDeleteI think you should be in Florida sometime between July 31 and August 8 on the west coast specifically. I pack a really good beach lunch. Just sayin'.
ReplyDeleteOr, you could come pack one of your really good beach lunches on the west coast - of California!
ReplyDeleteIt's a deal!!
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