Notes from New Haven (1)
I arrived yesterday afternoon in New Haven on the train, from Grand Central Terminal. Earlier in the morning, I wandered to the Strand, and picked up a few books. Some of the titles I want are not in stock, no big deal. I realized when I landed that I left my NYC maps and guide book in Edmonton. Perhaps my subconcious is getting cocky in its old age, assuming I know my way around well enough now. Admittedly, when I went to see the Halloween Parade, and then to Strand, it was on automatic pilot. Still, I bought another fold out map which I do need for downtown, beyond the numbered streets and avenues.
In New Haven, David, Susan and I relaxed and visited, and scouted the papers for things to do. I noticed that Yes is playing here tonight, so David called and secured two tix for us to see the concert (Susan passed). We went for Chinese food, then rented the movie, Last Orders, starring Michael Caine, David Hemmings, Bob Hoskins, Tom Courtenay, Ray Winstone, and Helen Mirren. Great movie, hard to understand the heavy English accents in parts. In a while, we are going out to see the gorgeous fall colours here, lots of reds and oranges and yellows.
