The sleeping conditions Jon and I have been put through could be categorized as bi-polar and then some. Two nights ago we were staying on couches with empty beer cans/ bottles around us, not all ours, and overhearing bass pumping music through the walls. If that was like night, last night was like day. I woke on a queen sized pillow top mattress with decoration pillows to my side. Jon had a similar environment down the hall. This is where we come to recharge the batteries and stay with two very hospitable and enjoyable people, Jon’s aunt and uncle, Nancy and Fred. We love staying with you two, thank you very much.
In the morning we joined Nancy and Fred for church. The musicians were so amazing. The pianist and sax guys could really jam. We ate brunch at Ginger Man in Greenwich, CT. I had eggs benedict. The hollandaise sauce had an orange zest, which made it original and good. After filling up Jon and I caught the commuter train into Manhattan. I bought an unlimited week metro pass, so I plan on making trips (lots of testing). We will be staying primarily with Jon’s older brother Paul in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. I really like the eclectic, young, and loud feel of the neighborhood, but I think Jon views it as trendy and hipster-esk. Which would also be true.
I met up with Wesley and Kristine, both friends I met in Copenhagen. They were accompanied by their friends Ryan, Matt, and Nicole (goes by “knee-co.”) We made our way to a beer hall, where we rubbed elbows, literally, with other Williamsburg dwellers. Radegast Hall. The rest of the evening was filled with loud music, cheap beer, and good laughs via the game ‘slack jaw’. Form a circle with strangers, count to three, and let your jaw hang low and stare. Last person to keep their composer wins. My video camera accompanied me through the night, so look for a clip of the festivities.
Until next time, tomorrow, run on.
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