My friend Nancy has been having Soup Bowls in Washington for many years.  A bunch of people get together and bring soup and sit and slurp and celebrate.   Pat Solley was there, who had just published her cookbook, A Celebration of Soups.   Click on the cover to learn more about her and soups.
The Soup Bowl wasn't until Sunday, so I  went  up a couple of days early and caught the Amtrak to New York for the last weekend of the Christo Gates in Central Park.  I stayed with my friends Ira and Marilyn, and we walked over to the park on Saturday morning.  It was cold and crowded and wonderful.

Click the pics below to enlarge our walk in the park or Return to the Itinerary.