by way of Norwalk and New York. Joined Bob, Jet and Boss Lady in Norwalk last Thursday for a couple of legs on his journey South. Nice weather Friday for the trip up the Sound, through Hell Gate and around Manhattan to Liberty Landing in Jersey City. We passed through Hell Gate at the top of the tide and carried the Ebb down the east river. Practically no other traffic, so the water was calm, allowing some reflections. Bright sun, about 60. Like magic.
Left Liberty Landing in a very brisk breeze out of the NNE. Spent the last of the Flood going up the Hudson for a bit, then south for home. Very lumpy trip outside; fresh chop from the NE laid over Easterly swells to 8′. Thrilling Low Water Manasquan Inlet entry under full control. Phil would have been proud.
New York in view from just outside Norwalk; about 22 miles. Extremely clear; the buildings seemed to float just above the horizon. There’s a meteorological term for that.
A bit of traffic here and there.
Getting closer. Well into Queens and the Bronx.
Manhattan, reflections and all. Strangely calm.
Hanging Gardens of the Upper East Side. Note the crisp high tide line.
Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges and the Financial District. My building at 40 Wall has the green pyramid left of the center. We had the East River practically to ourselves. Very peaceful.
More tomorrow.