DUMBO

Dumbo is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. It is a neighborhood in Brooklyn. The area was originally a ferry landing, marked with 19th and early 20th century industrial and warehouse buildings and the wonderful Belgian block streets. Belgian block refers to the rectangular quarried stone used for paving. It reminded Jim of the streets in Scotland. Tonight when I was researching Belgium block I read that most of Edinburgh, Scotland was paved with Belgium block. Good memory Jimmy.

DUMBO is located on the East River and is accessible from Manhattan by many types of ferry boats and water taxis. After Jim's appointment at the hospital today we walked past the United Nations down to the East River pier where we boarded a ferry to take us to DUMBO. On the ride we got a better view of the Manhattan skyline including the financial district and the One World Trade Center. It was a beautiful day and not too humid. We walked around DUMBO taking lots of breaks in the shade. There were lots of restaurants, quaint bars and small boutiques. Unfortunately Jim is not allowed to eat out or drink alcohol so we didn't bother going into any of the buildings. 

It was a nice day trip and good to visit one of the city's other boroughs. When we got back to the lodge I lay down and fell asleep for an hour and a half. Then Jim fell asleep. All that exercise and sun wore us out. It was a good day!