When I was in the city to see the exhibit at a gallery last week, I decided to walk the High Line afterwards. I haven't been there, I figured out, since the Covid 19 Pandemic! That makes it about five years since my last visit. First thing is, it is so busy. At about 2 PM on one weekday afternoon there were two long lines of people 2 or 3 people wide, one group going north the other going south. It was difficult to stop to take photographs because that would mean being in the way of traffic. This is one of my favorite kind of photographs, above, where the plants still leave the original railroad tracks visible. In many areas the grasses completely cover any views of the tracks.
The other thing that was amazing was the growth of the trees! Yikes! Some of them seem to be about 25 feet tall. The trees have really grown to the point that you can feel as if you are in a forest. They are so thick and so large that there is a bit of a claustrophobic feeling. I must confess that I liked the earlier version where the growth didn't feel as overwhelming.
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Looks like a fun place to walk though I don't think I would enjoy the crowds. I actually like all of the trees which add greenery. It's wonderful how all over the country they have changed old railroads into biking and walking trails. Trace
I am so happy that Betsey and I took the train to meet you and you took us to the High Line to walk and tell us the history. It was a wonderful day. Love these photos.
I found some photos from April 2017 showing some parts of the High Line. Not a lot of people and not overgrown. Joan & I enjoyed a really nice day getting to see what it was all about. The High Line sure has changed!
I truly enjoyed walking that!!
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