It’s been a while since I have posted pictures of a Stroll Through the Hood – so I figured- it is about time again :) Strolls through my hood get me out of my studio, they help me unstuck and often I get inspired by what I see and have new ideas to create something.
I am in full summer mode right now- we are taking a lot of bicycle trips and here is a favorite spot in Liberty State Park just a couple minutes from our house with an amazing view of Manhattan- yeah New Yorkers, take that, we have the best view ;)
New and colorful graffiti getting up on Columbus Ave.
Beautiful afternoon at the Jersey City Jazz Festival in the park in the Heights -again an amazing view.
The historic Ellis Island Immigration train station in Liberty State Park is open again. The already very fragile building took a big hit from Hurricane Sandy, and was closed off for past couple years. I so wish there was a way to have markets and other fun stuff going on there.
Jersey City LGBT Vigil for the victims in Orlando. Love is Love!
Love this colorful and fun mural I saw while exploring some different streets of the city.
Another bike ride- another view – Jersey City, Empire State Building, Word Trade Center …not too shabby :)
4th July in the park – it was such a beautiful day…until we were about to eat on the deck with our friends and wait for the fireworks…and it started pouring – oh well – LOL- we still had fun!
Love this by Sean9luo – “Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him…”
Hope you liked the little stroll through the hood- until the next time . Have a gorgeous day
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das3022
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I just signed up for your CJS17 and was checking out your site. Decided to look at your stroll through the hood and was so excited to see that it was Jersey City. I am from Jersey City! and have wonderful full memories of that whole area.
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nathalie-kalbach
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Deb- that is so cool! I love Jersey City – it is wonderful to live here. You actually reminded me that it is time to do another Stroll through the Hood soon again :) Have a wonderful day and welcome to CJS!!!
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Kandace Thomas
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I love Jersey City. We always stay there when visiting the NYC area. Thanks for sharing the gorgeous views.
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Joi @RR
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Heheheh – I know this is crazy Nat but when I think of you taking a stroll in the HOOD – I envision all in black in hoodie/high tops – carrying a weapon and looking mean!!!!!!!!!! Soooooooooo…. I am thrilled to see such wonderful photos of things going on in the hood. Your visits are a delight. Thanks so much for sharing and squelching my fears :) Xj.
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William Charlebois
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I loved seeing the street art!
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nathalie-kalbach
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Bill, glad you liked it! I will try to post more of it in the next months – I need to get back into the habit :)
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Sandy
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Hi Nat,
I live in MA and come to NYC often. I would love the address’s for the art you showed in today’s post. Most wonderfully if you would privately email me? And any additional addresses you know of with wonderful street art that only a local would know. If and when you would like to come to MA I live 4 miles from the Plimouth Rock! I would love to show you around!
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nathalie-kalbach
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Sandy, here is a google map of some murals in Jersey City – not all of them are on there- but a lot – https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=14sZzQXKMLt7t94MLU34CKVsx-IY
Check it out- Jersey City is so close to NYC! I am sure a stroll in your hood is also amazingly inspiring. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
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Kathy P
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Your strolls are always so fun. I always get a different reality of that area through your photos—so beautiful. And the artistic talent is awesome! Thanks for sharing with us, Nat.
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nathalie-kalbach
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Glad you enjoy them Kathy !!!And yes- the artistic talent in this area is nuts!
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Sue Clarke
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I just love your strolls. Can’t you just feel the people move through the train station? You have an awesome NYC view for sure. Enjoy your summer Nat!
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nathalie-kalbach
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HA I know exactly what you mean about the people moving through the station – must have been such an emotionally loaden place too – you just arrived, you have no clue what to expect and lot’s of hope!
Enjoy your summer as well sue!!!
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