Escape from NYC, part 376293

OMG. We ate lunch on a cement stoop with an unobstructed view of the petting zoo: After lunch #1 at the market, we strolled back toward downtown (or should I say “downvillage”?), admiring the scenery and architecture along the way: We were sweaty, full, and over-heated and decided it was time to cool down with an easy hike along the Hudson River Greenway Water Trail: I was very pleased that Erik decided to use my sweatshirt as a sweat rag. … We shared a perfectly crispy quesadilla and yummy herby lentil-wild rice cakes: Bellies full yet again, we went out in search of this: (Proud conservationist/farmer-to-be) We spent a few hours strolling around this former industrial mecca that is now a wildlife and nature preserve. Cute boy with binoculars: I ♥ ruins. Forest coated with cottonwood droppings (not snow!): Our final meal of the day took place at Le Bouchon , an obviously charming French restaurant: We had fun with the decor: All I wanted was some sort of salad with feta, so the watermelon-arugula-feta salad listed on the specials board pulled me in!

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