9/21/13 Walkway Over the Hudson

     It was another perfect day for walking.  The sky was blue with some clouds forecasting rain later in the day.  It was cool with a bit of a breeze over the open areas.  Great day for a walk and a great group!!!  We numbered 19!!  It was good to have Candy back with us for a walk. We also had the pleasure of Carol's sister, Sara, joining us

     There was an Out of the Darkness walk scheduled for later in the morning.  Registration began at 9:00 with the walk and ceremony due to start at 11:30.  Since we park on the Highland side of the walkway, we were able to find space without a problem.  We arrived back at the Highland side around 10:50; and some of us had an interesting conversation with the woman who would be releasing the doves [release doves are part of the homing pigeon family] in memory of those who've committed suicide.  Although we were tempted to stay around to see that happen, it would have involved a bit of a wait and food was beckoning.   

    I published the blog sans pictures cuz I thought I hadn't had a memory stick in the camera.  [I was sure I had checked the stick and it was blank...but maybe it's old age since there were pix on it when I put it in the camera to take to New Mexico.  They're not that great but I'll include them below.

     We had a record-breaking group of 13 enjoying a good breakfast/lunch and good company at the Gateway Diner.  

 

view south

and the view north

Mariner's Harbor and park

waterfront park

something is obviously happening here - future buildings??

motoring on the river

southbound trains and Poughkeepsie station

view north

city view with bridge

Amtrack headed north

looking south

the new elevator shaft is in progress - bottom is very close to river

new transportation method-forward motion is accomplished by shifting weight on "runners"

trio of "cuties"