To take me to the other side!
Crossed the water last night from NY to NJ to visit Joe and Elizabeth Walsh and their son. Always a lovely home to visit, the welcome was solid and the fun guaranteed. Lovely view of New York as the ferry made the short crossing so took a photo or six:)
Spent the night in New Jersey and today made the return journey and caught a bus that took me to within walking distance of Grand Central Station. From there I got a train to Crestwood to visit again my neighbour from home – Noelle and her family. I met Noelle and her son since Noelle’s husband and daughter were at work. We had a good chat and I was happy to see them. Visited Ellie too (Noelle’s mother-in-law) and was good to see her in such good form – enjoying her new car. Happy motoring!
Noelle left me to New Rochelle where I caught another train for Greenwich to meet an old Maynooth friend, Denis Matthews, who lives there. We went to his home, chatted a while and then he offered to drive me back to Rockville Centre. Quite a journey but I was happy to accept as I had my share of trains and public transport for one day! We caught up on the journey and had some food here when we got back.
As I look back over the past day or two, I realise yet again, that it is the people I know here and from home that make this such a welcome part of my life. Yes, it’s lovely to take a few pictures of buildings and landmarks but they are no substitute for the flesh and blood of contact and friendship.
I’m lucky!