The Metropolitian vs. The Nor'easter ( 4.15.07)

(Molly Post)

By April, we were really enjoying our Sunday adventures. Despite the fact that a terrible Nor'easter was blowing across New York, we decided we couldn't be kept indoors. We bundled up in our most waterproof gear and decided to walk down to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

We only had to walk about 10 blocks...how wet could we get? We soon found we could get VERY wet. Rain was coming down in buckets and Park Avenue looked more like a river than a street.

By the time we reached the Met, every inch of our bodies were completely soaked, despite waterproof shoes, raincoats, and umbrellas. We went to a "Venice and the Islamic World, 828-1797" Exhibit (Fitting considering the walk over the streets were running with water). It was pretty cool. Since Venice had been a trading hub of the Mediterranean, Islam influence was pretty strong, and the exhibit showed its influence on the Arts.

After about an hour, when the feeling of wet feet was becoming unbearable, we decided to head back home to our warm (and dry) apartment. The Nor'easter definitely slowed us up, but it did not beat us...we did stay inside for the rest of the afternoon though.