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We did it again, and this time with the biggest group ever and the longest route ever, but we still caught the sunset over the Statue of Liberty. Last Sunday just over 35 of us gathered out at Nathan's hot dog stand on Surf Avenue at Coney Island at 9am and set out to walk all the way through Brooklyn, ending up over the Brooklyn Bridge and finishing at the Battery. At 5pm, 27 of us finished and 25 got into the final picture.
This year's walk was different because we stepped off of Broadway for the first time and chose a rather circuitous route through Brooklyn. While not always as scenic, it was definitely new and fresh and it fit the bill by walking all of us through many neighborhoods we'd never walked through before (though some of us passed their own homes along our route!).
We started by heading along the boardwalk, then turned down Ocean Avenue for awhile before switching to Coney Island Avenue and then a zig through Ditmas Park. Arriving at Prospect Park for lunch we all took a break and ate, then started up again by walking through the heart of the park - soooo sunny - before heading down Flatbush, taking a left on Atlantic, then a right on Cadman which took us right over the - very crowded bridge. The Battery was just a hop, skip and a jump from there.
This year's trip was a bit tougher because we had to stop more often to check our route, which I would like to NOT do again. It's far preferable to walk one clear route all the way. Next year we'll make a much clearer route and we may go back to Broadway, unless something more delicious pops up.
In the meantime, thanks to everyone who made it and see you next year!
Best, Maxwell
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SOME PICS BY FELLOW WALKER TIM GOODVIN
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Aw, so sorry I missed out on this one! I really enjoyed the walk a few years back. Hope you guys keep it going in the future!
view Trish's profile
it was such a gorgeous day & i really wanted to join you, but was way too bogged down w/work... so happy to see that y'all got to check out victorian flatbush... my nabe :) looks like it was a great day & i really hope to make it one of these years!
view k in ditmas's profile
looks like you had a great time. Like Tim's photos too
view Sassy in SF's profile
I enjoyed the pictures of wonderful NYC, thanks.
view hrhprincessfiona's profile
um, you took a photo literally one block from my apt on avenue m. ha! that is bizarro.
view kdkaboom's profile
It was a great time. I strongly recommend this walk to people for next year. It was a good group of relaxed people taking a long walk on a beautiful day.
Highlights:
-walking along the beach at Coney Island in the morning
-immaculately trimmed boxwood hedges along Ocean Park Blvd.
- seeing a woman who brought a rake to Prospect Park so she could make leaf piles for her deliriously happy kids.
- the pickle store which was full of all sorts of brined goodness that I'll have to try some day.
-a beautiful sunset in Battery Park.
-meeting everyone on the walk.
view sciencegeek's profile
It was a glorious day! I highly recommend the walk as well.
I had wanted to do this walk for the past 2 years, but the schedule didn't fit until this year. Boy, am I glad I did (despite the sore feet at the end of the day)
Great company of fellow walkers. I particularly enjoyed learning about the Secret Science Club in Brooklyn. This city is full of wonders for us all to discover...
view akaGrace's profile
It was a wonderful walk through various neighbourhoods in Brooklyn: I enjoyed strolling on the boardwalk at Coney Island, watching Brooklynites play soccer, romp in leave and jog on a perfect Sunday afternoon in Prospect Park. Most of all, I enjoy sharing my day with such a wonderful group of New Yorkers. Maxwell was the perfect organizer to lead such a highly enthusiastic group of walkers.
I walked the entire walk and made it into some of the pics.
It was great fun ....can't wait for next year!!
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