Outdoor Living At...?

A recent day outdoors was spent at the location pictured above. Anyone have any idea where this could be? Here's a second photo hint...

Still guessing?

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This photo is just steps away, looking in the opposite direction. That's the incredible contrast experienced on a short trip to Governor's Island. Look one way, and you're in a small rural town. Simply turn around and you're at the base of the Manhattan skyline.

The island opened to visitors for the summer on June 2 and is open for self-guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays until September. Access is complety free, including the ferry, which can be caught at the Battery Maritime Building.

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The first picture reminded me of the tree with the stone stacked wall at the end of Shawshank Redemption... It is such a symbol of freedom...
But anyway, this is a great getaway for New Yorkers. One can pack a picnic and spend the whole Sunday there amongst trees and surrounded by water.

GREAT tip.

posted by Anusha73 on June 14th 2007 at 10:05am
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My husband and I spent a Sunday on Governor's Island a couple of years ago. It's beautiful and serene, and a little creepy. Like something from a sci-fi movie where an entire population disappears in an instant.

posted by Lori on June 14th 2007 at 10:12am
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Governor's Island is an *amazing* place.

posted by Lynn on June 14th 2007 at 10:17am
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Fool, I got it from the first pic.

Enjoy GI while you can. It may not stay the same way for long.

posted by SPHH on June 14th 2007 at 11:13am
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check out slate.com's slide show of design proposals that will soon transform the island. there's an exhibit of the plans near nyu as well. http://www.slate.com/id/2168325/

posted by k in ditmas on June 14th 2007 at 11:25am
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Does that brick wall count as a "ha-ha"? And is it at Governor's Island?

posted by Marco on June 14th 2007 at 11:47am
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