Obama Center Again

Went with hubby over to the Obama Presidential center this weekend. Still quite crowded. There was a DJ in the John Lewis Plaza keeping everyone entertained while they waited in lines. This time we were able to get into the section with the forum, meeting rooms, cafe and gift shop. Lots of great art everywhere. Gift shop and cafe had huge lines. We didn’t wait. 

 

Obama Center

I went down to the Obama Presidential Center today, to check out the public library there. It is stunning, with an open plan, two reading rooms and a makers lab. The grounds are fantastic with loads of walking paths, a picnic area, playground, rooftop veg and flower garden, sledding hill. I didn’t have a ticket for the museum. I just wanted to see the library and check out a book. Which I did.

Day Four

 On day four we had a nice breakfast then struck out on a long walk to Greenwood cemetery, stopping by the farmer’s market on the way. The weather was perfect. Had drinks and dinner on the walk back and a relaxing evening with our boy before bed.

NYC Day Three

Day three, we left our bags at the hotel after checking out and walked through Central Park to the west side for breakfast. We walked around all day, going to the old neighborhood (where saw some familiar faces, one of which was our old neighborhood Tina Louise)

Finally we collected our bags and headed to Brooklyn. The boy was busy with work so we went for a drink across the street and met a nice guy. Once the boy joined, we had an excellent Ethiopian dinner. 

 

NYC Day Two

Three museums and a piano bar. 

I started the day having breakfast at a diner and watching the Knicks parade on tv. Then I went to the Guggenheim Museum. The Kusama  infinity room was so cool!

They had lots of other interesting art as well. 

After that I went to The Frick  Museum. No photography allowed but I did snap this one without getting in trouble.

After that I spent some time in Central Park before going to The Met. Musical Bodies was ok. The costume one was nonsense.

After his work day, hubby met me at The Met and we went to a members only evening viewing of Raphael and sublime poetry. 

After that we stopped at a piano bar for a cocktail and live music. A nice full day! I’m exhausted.