Travel
A Slice of History in New York City
A walk leading to Dylan Thomas
It was a brisk and cloudy day when we decided to walk on the High-Line. An overground park traversing NYC streets below and sandwiched between exquisite architecture, this long walk (1.45 miles) is truly a unique treat — a sanctuary in the middle of the city’s hustle and bustle.
A winter walk here can seem stark because of the lack of greenery, but you can focus instead on the stunning new buildings around you. I couldn’t take my eyes off one of the apartment buildings with its space capsule-like look and floor-to-ceiling windows.
These buildings are residential and look onto the High-Line pathway. Some of them have little outdoor patios and shiny high-end barbecues on display. I remember wondering that if I had money to burn, I would probably live somewhere more private. This was clearly a playground for rich exhibitionists who liked to flaunt their wealth.
Moving on and reaching the end of the High-Line, we were starving! There are usually some cool food vendors on the walk itself but only in the warmer months. We climbed down the stairs to ground…
