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NYC

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

My first flight in the rain was Philly to NYC (Teterboro). Below is a map of our flight. The blue lines are what we filed for, and the green is what we actually flew.

We really had no sightseeing plans for here. We wanted to tour the UN but it’s closed to the public right now. We did get gussied up and go to dinner and a show. I’ve always wanted to see Phantom of the Opera and finally got the chance. It was fun to feel fancy and dressed up. Turns out I don’t mind it when I don’t have to do it very often. We’ve also been having a nice time just wandering the city, having meals with friends and relaxing just a bit. I think the cooler weather here makes the days feel less wearing, even if they were just as busy.

We’re leaving for Boston in the morning, and hopefully while there I’ll have the chance to get caught up on photos.

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Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Also known as the Cathedral of St. John the Phallus Measurer [citation needed], this Cathedral was built in response to the size of St. Patrick, further downtown. Construction of this Cathedral has not finished to this day. Looking at the church, one can see how long various bishops reigned over its construction. This building stands as a testament to excess — both money and power. It’s a fairly impressive structure in terms of size and the stained glass is amazing. I could say the same for design, had they stuck to one style. This church is linear shaped, however where the cross beam would be (for a cross-shaped church), a mis-matched cement wall closes the hole. The wall is patched with bricks in places, other materials in other places. Next to the central dome, the surrounding structural elements rise a few feet. You’ll need to see the pictures. The building is impressive, in a humorous way.

Tyler

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