Sunday, April 22, 2007

Really Nice Red Hook

April 22 PM Walk
We were again blessed with a day filled with warmth and sunshine, although this day had a crisp feeling to it-- sorta like that feeling you get when you slide into a freshly made bed and its all cold and warm at the same time. That's the kind of day it was-- clear, with a gentle breeze and but the comforting sun on our cheeks.
We decided to head out to Red Hook once again for an evening 4 miler. The impending dusk was just the right temperature for Chester as he tends to get considerably uncomfortable when the temperature gets above 80 degrees. We checked on the progress of the IKEA building near the Red Hook Recreation Area. Unless one could piece together the blue plywood surrounding the job site with the famous blue and yellow of IKEA, you'd think that this was just another condo development (except this one is a really, really large creation). The piers at the end of Van Brundt street offered some terrific views of the Statue of Liberty and the setting sun. And having had a high calorie night last night, 4 miles was a nice little trek.
Red Hook, BKLYN
Red Hook, BKLYN (and lady liberty)

Old Brooklyn Street cars, Red Hook Fairway Supermarket, BKLYN