Walking with Elizabeth the other day in Chelsea, we spotted these nuns heading our way.  The wrapped flowers they carried looked as big as them, if not bigger.  When they reached us, we spoke to them.  One of the nuns told us that the flowers were for decoration for a special celebration they were having.  She told us the name of the celebration, but I don’t remember.   As Nun #1 continued to converse with us, Nun #2 must have been tired or bored because she took off and walked away.  Nun #1 finally said goodbye to us and sprinted after her sister.   I guess it’s a good thing she was wearing her sneakers.   I noticed that she caught up with Nun #2 with no problem.  Perhaps, I should look for the same kind of sneakers for myself.

Paz

I like the holiday decorations on the townhouses in this Chelsea neighborhood.    Simple wreaths suffice. 

On this street, you won’t find over-the-top light decorations, flashing neon lights, lit-up Santa Claus and reindeers, etc.

I saw a news story recently where a woman’s neighbors complained about her holiday decorations, especially the electric

peacock, which she placed outside her home.  I’m not sure if she took it down.

Paz

On Tuesday, I spent the day with Elizabeth, Robert and Buster.  I always have a fun time when I see them. 

It was a rainy day but the rain seemed to stop so that Elizabeth, Buster and I could walk around Chelsea and take photos.  

There are a lot of nice townhouses in the neighborhood.

Many are nicely decorated for the holiday.

We bumped into two of  Buster’s nemesis friends. 

They stared at him as he stared right back.  I think Buster calls this cat Raccoon Tail.

Do you think this cat is a mix with raccoon? 

During the staring contest, Elizabeth and I took photos. 

There were plenty of talkative sparrows around.  I haven’t taken any sparrow photos in a long time.

The best part of my day (apart from spending time with Buster, of course) happened after lunch

when Robert arranged a special sighting of a hawk to come and sit right outside their window on the lamp pole.

OMG!  A hawk!  Right outside the window!

With all the activity on the sidewalk below, no one looked up to notice the hawk.

That was so exciting to see.  Thanks, Robert!  

It was a good day spent in Chelsea.

Paz

A few weeks ago, in the beginning of May. when I hung out with Elizabeth of About New York,

we walked through one particular block where wisteria bloomed in abundance.

The place looked magical and it was the perfect sign of Spring.

Sadly, Elizabeth tells me that the Wisteria have finished blooming.  Summer is right around the corner.

Paz

Follow the yellow-stripped steps.  Beyond, the silver car, you’ll find a Greek Orthodox Church.  The building on the right is an abandoned school building.  A bit of trivia about the school:  Actress and comedian, Whoopi Goldberg went to this now-closed school.  This is located in the Chelsea area of Manhattan.  (Ed. Note:  Apparently Whoopie lived in the neighborhood (West of 9th Avenue.  The school was called St. Columba — a Catholic school that recently closed down, though the church still remains, today.).

Paz