While waiting so long to post about my trip isn't the best decision I've made in my blogging life, it does have the advantage of allowing me to revisit some of my memories. So even though today was the first day with my students, here are some pictures from my very delayed visit to the other part of the Metropolitan Art Museum: the Cloisters.
I have had this on my wish list for at least four or five years, but never made the time to go until this summer, and I'm so glad I did. I don't think of myself as a fan of medieval art, but it turns out that I enjoy more of it than I realized. The tapestries, the architectural features of the church, and the stained glass were all beautiful.
Luckily, I made it to the grounds in time to take a guided tour, which focused primarily on the gardens.
The white haired woman docent was wonderful, and made my visit much more enjoyable and informative than it would have been.
After the tour, I had a cup of coffee and knit on my shawl while overlooking one of the garden areas. Serene.
A view of the Hudson River, as seen from one of the terraces. It wasn't as gloomy as this makes it seems.
And if the Cloister gardens weren't enough, the walk to and from the entrance to the subway is another gorgeous garden, which is part of the Fort Tyron Park.
My next post: New York Botanical Garden, located in the Bronx.
Peace and joy to you!
I love the Cloisters! One of my all time favorite museums.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised by how much of it I loved; the tapestries were an amazing surprise to me for sure, as were the gardens, and even the surrounding area. Just loved it.
DeletePeace and joy are exactly the emotions I felt looking at those photos! I'll scroll back through them again. Your shawl looks like it's coming along beautifully and it must have been lovely to sit and knit in such a peaceful atmosphere!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. It really was such a peaceful place, and I'm glad that came through in my pictures. I actually finished that shawl before I left New York, and will post a picture of it soon.
DeleteWhat a great place to sit and knit. Beautiful shots Rose. Can't believe I've never been there...need to fix that!
ReplyDeleteIt really was; it turns out one of the things I really love about traveling alone is the freedom to do just that: sit wherever and for however long I want to! Quite nice and an unexpected gift.
DeleteI've never thought much about the cloisters; had no idea they were so gorgeous. And I would drool all over those tapestries!
ReplyDeleteRemind us of the pattern for the shawl. It is stunning!
You obviously reveled in your Solo Trip to NY. And found so many things to do!
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