Random Pensées: The George Washington Bridge

August 19, 2004

The George Washington Bridge

There is a spot, in Washington Heights, where you can pull your car over and get a great picture of the George Washington Bridge. I tender it here for your pleasure.

Posted by Random Penseur at August 19, 2004 08:29 AM

Comments

You take beautiful photos RP, a talent I lack completely. I love how the break in the clouds is poisition right over the support beams. That is so cool.

Posted by: Rachel Ann at August 19, 2004 08:36 AM

Thanks, Rachel, but I cannot take responsibility for the placement of the clouds. :)

Posted by: RP at August 19, 2004 08:46 AM

Thank you for this picture. Ahhh yes. Memories.

As a Hick from the Sticks, I visited New York in 2000 for a wedding of a friend. Driving over the George Washington Bridge at 2:00 a.m. I was shocked at the amount of traffic. Bumper-to-bumper at 2:00 a.m.! This truly IS the city that never sleeps! Being dumped off the bridge for construction. "Look! Urban blight!" "Ohmigod. A real, live, breathing NY Hooker!" Blasting Billy Joel's "New York State of Mind" from the rental car's admittedly lousy speakers. I walked into an all-night deli and requested that a group of (very sporting) young men tell me to "F*** OFF!" (Yes, I have no shame.) (They delighted in my soft, southern accent -- that I didn't know I had.) Consuming the BEST DAMNED BAGEL IN THE WORLD. WA state may have the best coffee in the world, but I've never had a bagel that good.

As I said, thanks for the memories.

Posted by: Emma at August 19, 2004 03:51 PM

yes...memories...
i can hardly wait to see it again...
soon - the second week in september
i am smiling right now - thanks

Posted by: kbear at August 20, 2004 08:03 AM

Emma, thanks for that wonderful comment. Brought a big smile to my face!

Come on home, K!

Posted by: RP at August 20, 2004 05:30 PM

I love the George Washington bridge, when I think of it I remeber freedom and respect. It's just a perfect view of life in newyork.This bridge represents alot!Thanks for reminding me of this wonderful cite RP. Makes me feel great to know somebody still cares!Great picture status I can tell.

Posted by: Shaquanna at February 25, 2005 05:43 PM