Escape onto the HIGHLINE

Today was an exceptionally beautiful day in our fair city.  A perfect day for being outside & enjoying a walk on the constantly evolving HIGHLINE.  This is an oasis of nature with public space designed for reflection & rejuvenation.  The linear greenway is constructed in harmony with the elevated abandoned railroad tracks running along the westside hwy.  The vista opens onto the Hudson river and the architecture of NYC from an elevated perspective.  The narrow, nearly 2 mi. garden walk is a mecca for art & music lovers and for anyone seeking a respite from urban congestion.  A jazz band was playing and people were lolling on benches, lawns & stairs.   Sculptures and installations are spaced along the meandering walk.  A highlight on the HIGHLINE is a large installation on the facade of an adjacent building, by Nigerian artist El Anatsui "Brooklyn Bridge II."  It is constructed of mirrors & recycled metals that is partially obstructed by trees & foliage.  You can't miss a mural painting that honors Jackie Robinson & gives Brooklyn a humorous shoutout. There is even a sound installation that creates a whimsical jungle.  The HIGHLINE which 1st opened in '11 is a NYC treasure.