Anathem

We've spent two night in Tuckahoe which has been pleasant. We drove down Wednesday night. Yesterday we visited Sarah Lawrence College and the Cloisters. I didn't sleep well the night before, so we had pizza in the room and watched TV. I crashed out at 9:30 PM. Today we head into Manhattan. We're meeting up with Nihil in the Village and checking out NYU and New School.

It was challenging to get here. We've had trepidation about the travel but we've been OK so far. I think this was a good bridge to the city. Lots of downtime, laidback plans of one thing a day, early bed time.

Sarah Lawrence was nice and we had a beautiful day of it. Very mellow, with a bit of a Bard woodsy vibe. Violet likes the idea of having a Don and a personal touch, plus theater opportunities. I like that its a quiet campus but close to the city. I am a bit spoiled by the beauty of BMC buildings though. I think with her interest in theater and writing it's a good fit.

The Cloisters was magical. What an incredible space! The gardens and views of the river are fantastic. I was interested in the stone work, carved by nameless masons and full of humor and life. I was excited to see the tapestries, but they made me sad. I wonder why and what it meant to those who commissioned it. And how did they weave it? Just incredible. I can imagine living in there. Behind those thick stone walls, safe and cool. Above the world.

Next stop: the Village.