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Work is madness, it’s a perfect day outside (82 degrees, sunny with blue skies, gentle breeze), and I’ve been running around the office in my heels (ouch, my feet are killing me!) rolling clothing racks and carrying heavy presentation boards to different meetings. Fun times.  My saving grace is enjoying my lunch on the High Line, which partially opened this past Summer, and looking at the sail boats drifting down the Hudson River.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the High Line, it was a set of elevated railroad tracks built in the 1930’s on the West Side of Manhattan which was completely industrialized.  Since 1980, the railroad tracks had not been used and they were set to be demolished, however a not-for-profit group was organized to stop the destruction and raised support to transform the space into an elevated park.  What a genius idea because the city is seriously lacking green spaces and people are desperate for their own slice of “nature”.   The initial part of the park is open which runs from Gansevoort Street to 20th Street, with the second part from 20th Street to 30th Street opening up next year.

There is lucious greenery and landscaping, with built-in wooden benches and chaises along the High Line.  When it’s super hot outside, you can cool off with a gelato delight from a vendor selling various flavors.  It’s refreshing to be able to walk in the city and enjoy the outdoors and city views without having to stop at every intersection or see my life flash before my eyes as I have to jump out of the way from a speeding taxi.  It is simply amazing and a wonderful addition to my beloved city!

Luv, Lola