Getting lost....

I took a walk today to explore the East Village further and get to the East River. Somehow, though, I ended up in the Projects. Picture me, hand over my big expensive camera, hurriedly doing the 'head down' walk through the house estate. Anyway.

So a little about my neighbourhood.....

There are so many little gardens! Where did they come from? So much for NY being an "urban jungle..." It seems like there are community gardens on every corner, (not just in the East Village but all over Manhattan) each with their own theme and design. All are incredibly well-maintained and many have private nooks and crannies (e.g. benches hidden under weeping willows....) for D&Ms or thinking sessions with your diary and a coffee. Check out Grow NYC if you're interested!

The top prize goes to a garden on my street, E 4th, which has a "bird nest" tree house.

View from the treehouse is totally urban...

These little girls were playing in the garden, picking berries from the tree...

It turns out my apartment is in the heart of a Cuban community. There are literally 5 Cuban churches within a a block of each other and we live right next to one, Iglesia Pentacostal Camino A Damasco. Quite a mouthful.

Delightful bent over little men are permanent fixtures on the church steps and street.

Next post: FOOD!!!!!