Another cold day on the streets of NYC… but people here are prepared. Strollers have several layers of protection. First a clear plastic outer shell that keeps the wind out. Then comes a down sleeping bag… at least that is what it looks like. Finally some warm clothes. The kids seem content & walking with a stroller beats driving I’m sure.
For the ladies, cold weather seems to mean all black… black is everywhere. Boots are also a clear favorite, some look like old style rubber boots (dressed up of course), others have 5″ heels. I was surprised to see that an REI staple… North Face, has clearly gone fashion conscious… North Face is everywhere on the streets of NYC and in some very non-trail friendly designs… the ladies appear to love the full length down coats with a hood.
Another fact of this dense urban environment is frequent trains. Who needs a schedule… the next train will arrive in 2 minutes. It is almost like having a high speed moving side walk. Makes for a quick and comfortable way to cover the city. The change in mindset when trains are so frequent is incredible. Not sure how long until MAX reaches the 5 minute frequency in Portland… but it will be a breakthrough.
We topped off our outings today by spontaneously buying tickets for the Met Opera this afternoon. Karen loves to watch these when they are shown live in the movie theatre… here was a chance to experience the real thing. We were just in jeans and tennis shoes, but did not feel out of place. The tickets we bought from a well dressed old lady were at the front of the 4th balcony… far enough away that it was tough to tell who was singing. All in all, Karen said she enjoys the movie theatre experience more.