It was wonderful to have time to take in the best of both worlds — urban with a heavy dose of industrial nature, and s’mores over a bonfire. Our two father-and-daughter teams were so beautiful together. It was a real bonding experience for us all, and inspired us to understand more deeply the value of our special spot here at the edge of Newton Creek.
Tito, Lorelei, Andy, Jalena, Elliott, Elliana, Tony, Rafael, and Buba
We set out for an urban hike along the Maspeth railroad tracks. Just blocks from the traffic and hustle of the Bushwick Mural District by the Jefferson L train, we were able to connect our bodies with some earth in a drama-free zone. Nothing clears away old energy like a good walk. The trains don’t run on Sundays, so we had the whole place to ourselves!!!
In addition to our urban hike, we also made gravestone rubbings in Calvary Cemetery…
We visited a deserted Coney Island…
We went window shopping in a taxidermy store…
And we ended each night with a bonfire and s’mores!
Some of us even found the time for a quiet reflection with our scrapbooks.
Finally, we boarded the bus in Chinatown and said goodbye. Until next time!
