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[vintage_belle]

Yesterday my mother and I went up to the Cloisters. I hadn't ever been before then - there was no time or no one to go with me. The building was constructed specifically to hold Medieval art from the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. There is somehow incredibly much more meaning infused in said art when it is displayed in appropriate surroundings, rather than on the wall of a tourist-filled hall. (This probably had something to do with the fact that we traveled up there quite early in the morning, so fewer people were out, but still.) The unicorn tapestries are absolutely stunning. We brought my mother's camera and took many pictures, of course.

Anyhow! Off and away am I!

First to the Long Island Railroad, which will bear us to the John F. Kennedy International Airport (terminal 1). And at 16:30 the plane will (belatedly) take off and fly me to Greece! Thankfully it's only an 8 hour or so flight. Dana and I should touch down sometime ridiculously early in the morning in Athens, whereupon we will take our things to the hotel for early check in. Currently the plan is to just get up and go, and keep going until we drop at a decent hour of the night. Circumstances may force a change depending on how exhausted we are. But we have two days for Athens, and six in Rhodes, which gives us plenty of time for a day trip into Turkey (a two hour boat ride is simply part of the charm) and several out to the other islands.

I am shivering with excitement!

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[rnothersuperior.livejournal.com]

I went to the Cloisters about a year ago and was absolutely stunned by the beauty of it. The art, the building, the gardens, everything. It's hard to believe you're still in New York when you're there!

If you like that sort of thing, the Philadelphia Art Museum has a great series of sections ranging from about 900AD to 1750AD. Like you said, the presentation has so much to do with the art as the art itself. They've rebuilt rooms from those eras, churches even a cloister from France!

[gimmick-game.livejournal.com]

I'd love to see the pictures you guys got of the Cloisters when you get back! I might have to drag B there when we come up for the Honeymoon. :)

Have tons of fun in Greece and stay safe! *snugs*