Nancy2feathers
The Living Force
PhoenixToEmber said:
Well they do have the indoor conservatories where they have the train show, orchid show, and many other exotic plants and cacti. I've roamed for hours along the indoor pathways in awe. :D
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Well they do have the indoor conservatories where they have the train show, orchid show, and many other exotic plants and cacti. I've roamed for hours along the indoor pathways in awe. :D
beetlemaniac
The Living Force
Your suggestions are really appreciated.
I've been in NYC before, once, but that was some time just before stumbling onto the network. I was in a totally different world at that time. The things I did would be pretty cringe-worthy now - I went to a bunch of Apple Stores, watched Avatar in IMAX 3D when it just came out, went to the High Line garden (it was quite interesting, more for it's architectural rather than natural value), and other random things that I can't remember. Oh yes and Times Square too. And MoMA.
My list of things to do now would be:
-- Met
-- Cloisters
-- Botanical Gardens
-- Empire State
-- Bus Tour
-- plus all your other suggestions when I feel like it.
I guess I have grown up a bit since my last visit... your suggestions gave me some hope, not to mention ample opportunity to awaken the feeling center, even in the middle of the bustling city of NY.
I've been in NYC before, once, but that was some time just before stumbling onto the network. I was in a totally different world at that time. The things I did would be pretty cringe-worthy now - I went to a bunch of Apple Stores, watched Avatar in IMAX 3D when it just came out, went to the High Line garden (it was quite interesting, more for it's architectural rather than natural value), and other random things that I can't remember. Oh yes and Times Square too. And MoMA.
My list of things to do now would be:
-- Met
-- Cloisters
-- Botanical Gardens
-- Empire State
-- Bus Tour
-- plus all your other suggestions when I feel like it.
I guess I have grown up a bit since my last visit... your suggestions gave me some hope, not to mention ample opportunity to awaken the feeling center, even in the middle of the bustling city of NY.
beetlemaniac
The Living Force
Nancy2feathers said:
It would have been so great, but I just missed the opportunity to watch this year's train show! :(
beetlemaniac
The Living Force
Bareburger sounds quite enticing - I will give it a try, for sure. The Library sounds interesting as well.Puck said:
beetlemaniac
The Living Force
That was an interesting link - it seems that Dag Hammerskjold built a meditation room in the middle of the UN headquarters building. It's accessible after security. How interesting is that?aleana said:
Just remembered another place that might be interesting - the South Street Seaport
It's a fun place to walk around, there are a number of historic ships and a seaport museum to visit.
Another idea would be to take a Circle Line cruise around the city.
Hope you enjoy your trip!
It's a fun place to walk around, there are a number of historic ships and a seaport museum to visit.
Another idea would be to take a Circle Line cruise around the city.
Hope you enjoy your trip!
beetlemaniac
The Living Force
I wanted to update the thread with my experience in NY.
So it was quite an eventful trip. I managed to visit only a couple of things on the list.
I hugely enjoyed the Met. I had only managed to view the Greek and Roman exhibits, but the opportunity was quite valuable. It gave me a new-found respect and awe for the civilised beings of the past and it almost felt like being transported into those bygone ages. I took my time to study each gallery, which were divided into several eras. I figured that it would be more worth it to go through the galleries slowly rather than rush through it, and miss that feeling of connection to the whole historic and grand thing that was behind the exhibits. The exhibit about the intellectual developments in Greece reminded me of the Odyssey thread which was posted by Laura some time ago. I was also reading Meno during this trip, which made the exhibits on Socrates even more engaging.
I did the Liberty Island cruise with my parents. Liberty Island was nice, but I enjoyed Ellis Island more, because of the Museum of Immigration. It's interesting to know how the United States came to be the "melting pot of culture" that it is now, and, to me, the significance of the history has increased vis-a-vis the new Trump administration. The debate about multiculturalism is something which I am also very keen on understanding. I live in a multicultural country, where Malays, Chinese and Indians make up the bulk of the racial composition. I think there is a culture of tolerance and understanding here, but maybe to a fault. In the US, the general attitude is that of individualism, I think. People are more forward and direct. This provides an interesting background with which to understand being.
My aunt had bought us tickets to the Lion King musical in Broadway. This was quite a profound experience as I loved the Lion King movie and remember watching it several times as a kid. The performance was absolutely spectacular, especially the part of Scar, the evil uncle who took over the throne by murdering Simba's dad, Mufasa. The song the Circle of Life is playing in my head as I write this. It is a curious thing - music. Even more curious is the idea of the circle of life - the circle which I feel that I'm trapped in and unable to get out. However- the light seems to be with this group, and a deeper engagement and giving on my part seems in order.
I also did a bit of ice skating at Bryant Park which was wonderful. I've only done it once before in my life, and that was years ago. On the same day, I met a very interesting person with whom I had a deep conversation over dinner. One of the things we talked about was honoring yourself and not giving out your essence to people who don't deserve it. He was a gay person, which he had told me outright very early on. I thought it was interesting, because I hadn't met a gay person before, and it destroyed my stereotypical idea and fears associated with them. I found him very warm and engaging and barely felt weird vibes about him.
I also had some time together with my sister's in-laws which was interesting (they are Indians). They were very kind and generous, providing us a place to stay in NY and making us breakfast whenever they could. It was also a very interesting cultural experience, as my sister's sister-in-law had married an American. I just find it quite fascinating to see this first-hand. It feels a little wrong because it appears as though I'm treating them like specimens in a lab.
I hope to visit NY again some day, at least to finish up the exhibits at the Met, of which there are numerous things which I'm still to discover. Thank you for the suggestions again.
Oh yes, we did try Bareburger - it was great - I hadn't had a real burger in ages! I think it was a bit pricey though.
So it was quite an eventful trip. I managed to visit only a couple of things on the list.
I hugely enjoyed the Met. I had only managed to view the Greek and Roman exhibits, but the opportunity was quite valuable. It gave me a new-found respect and awe for the civilised beings of the past and it almost felt like being transported into those bygone ages. I took my time to study each gallery, which were divided into several eras. I figured that it would be more worth it to go through the galleries slowly rather than rush through it, and miss that feeling of connection to the whole historic and grand thing that was behind the exhibits. The exhibit about the intellectual developments in Greece reminded me of the Odyssey thread which was posted by Laura some time ago. I was also reading Meno during this trip, which made the exhibits on Socrates even more engaging.
I did the Liberty Island cruise with my parents. Liberty Island was nice, but I enjoyed Ellis Island more, because of the Museum of Immigration. It's interesting to know how the United States came to be the "melting pot of culture" that it is now, and, to me, the significance of the history has increased vis-a-vis the new Trump administration. The debate about multiculturalism is something which I am also very keen on understanding. I live in a multicultural country, where Malays, Chinese and Indians make up the bulk of the racial composition. I think there is a culture of tolerance and understanding here, but maybe to a fault. In the US, the general attitude is that of individualism, I think. People are more forward and direct. This provides an interesting background with which to understand being.
My aunt had bought us tickets to the Lion King musical in Broadway. This was quite a profound experience as I loved the Lion King movie and remember watching it several times as a kid. The performance was absolutely spectacular, especially the part of Scar, the evil uncle who took over the throne by murdering Simba's dad, Mufasa. The song the Circle of Life is playing in my head as I write this. It is a curious thing - music. Even more curious is the idea of the circle of life - the circle which I feel that I'm trapped in and unable to get out. However- the light seems to be with this group, and a deeper engagement and giving on my part seems in order.
I also did a bit of ice skating at Bryant Park which was wonderful. I've only done it once before in my life, and that was years ago. On the same day, I met a very interesting person with whom I had a deep conversation over dinner. One of the things we talked about was honoring yourself and not giving out your essence to people who don't deserve it. He was a gay person, which he had told me outright very early on. I thought it was interesting, because I hadn't met a gay person before, and it destroyed my stereotypical idea and fears associated with them. I found him very warm and engaging and barely felt weird vibes about him.
I also had some time together with my sister's in-laws which was interesting (they are Indians). They were very kind and generous, providing us a place to stay in NY and making us breakfast whenever they could. It was also a very interesting cultural experience, as my sister's sister-in-law had married an American. I just find it quite fascinating to see this first-hand. It feels a little wrong because it appears as though I'm treating them like specimens in a lab.
I hope to visit NY again some day, at least to finish up the exhibits at the Met, of which there are numerous things which I'm still to discover. Thank you for the suggestions again.
Oh yes, we did try Bareburger - it was great - I hadn't had a real burger in ages! I think it was a bit pricey though.
truth seeker
The Living Force
bm said:
Thanks for the update, sounds like you had a nice time.
bm said:
I haven't been to many NY Broadway musicals as an adult, but I did see Lion King awhile back. If it was the same one directed by Julie Taymor, then I have to agree that it is quite an amazing experience. The costume design is incredible. I loved the opening scene where the animals go into the audience (if you're on the lower level) and you're made to feel as if you're part of the Circle of Life celebration.
Edit: clarity
beetlemaniac
The Living Force
Yes, that's the one! It was played at the Minskoff Theatre. The costume design was amazing. I didn't notice the animals coming in on the left and right until my mom pointed them out to me. I was just expecting everything to happen on-stage.truth seeker said:
I read a little bit from the book that related to the production of the Lion King musical and this part stuck out:
The Lion King: Pride Rock on Broadway said:
I really did feel it. I now remember how listening to the music actually brought me to tears
bronxvegan
A Disturbance in the Force
I have been living in New York for more than 15 years and can say that I am ready to move out. It is become more and more crowded by the day. I went to see a broadway show the other day and could barely walk on the streets without bumping someone. The older I am getting, the less appealing the city is becoming.
