Blogs from Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States, North America - page 7

What a nice relief today was from the concrete jungle. Took the subway to Brooklyn and Coney Island. It's a seaside town complete with boardwalk, ice cream stands, vomit-inducing funfair rides and Shoot the Freak. I must admit to being a bit disappointed by Shoot the Freak. Basically there's a guy with a masked helmet and a shield and he dodges about in a pit while kids shoot him with paintball guns. When the kids had finished he took off his helmet and I was expecting to see Quasimodo, or at least someone whose thumbs were on backwards. Instead I saw a normal looking American teenager, probably working his way through college. Most disappointing. I went to the Aquarium but the queues were massive so turned about and walked along the pier, which was full of ... read more

Finally I am on my way to Argentina. Currently on AM403 to Mexico City. Preparation (for a big trip without a plan) has been intense.  I have packed my apartment and put most of the contents in storage, received vaccinations for all types of tropical maladies and packed a versatile but small amount of gear and clothing for a trip that has no itinerary.  At 38 years old I find myself free of the typical obligations that come with this age (life partner, child or children, mortgage, job). I can't imagine a better opportunity will arise for me to travel broadly, and to explore. The process of preparation was surprisingly stressful. I created a deadline for myself by booking a flight just a few days after vacating the apartment. How do you pack for a trip ... read more

**Disclaimer: This whole trip of blog entries are all being written post-trip, and this entry specifically is being written one year TO THE DAY that we landed in Buenos Aires and started upon the trip to end all trips. ** Matt has been dreaming about going on this trip for as long as I've known him, and Im sure if you asked him, he wouldnt be able to tell you about a time when doing something like this wasnt on his list. I am one of those people who has itchy feet and can't sit still. Im always looking forward to my next trip, fantasizing about all the places i *have* to go, and imagining living in places I've never been. I grew up traveling with my family and it stuck on me. Together we are ... read more

He was smart and funny... but this has never been depicted in any book or movie. He loved all animals, never carried or used a credit card, always ordered the same lunch for all of his guests and always asked if there were any good invitations in the mail, yet it hadn't arrived yet to find out. Who am I talking about? ....Andy Warhol. Who else? Today, I went to the Brooklyn Museum to see the Andy Warhol in the Last Decade show, and today Brigid Berlin and Vincent Fremont were talking and sharing memories about Andy. Brigid was one of the first Factory girls, and is the last one still alive; she is almost 71. She worked at all four of Andy's factories throughout Manhattan. She and Andy became the best of friends, yet she ... read more

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