It was an incredibly grey and cold day I spent in Brooklyn in May, but after a day of sitting in airports and planes I was anxious to get out and walk. So I decided to head towards the closest greenery on the map as it would be days before I saw trees again. I soon found myself in a small lovely park.

Google maps of course didn’t the multiple steps, however after a year of living in Bradford-on-Avon steps and hills don’t worry me! Once up some of the steps I had to look back down.

Two days before NYC had been in a heat wave!

Right at the top of the steps there was an expected find – a monument. I didn’t photograph it from the front as there was a man in the middle of his yoga salutations and I didn’t think it fair to him. So I headed round to the side. I am glad I did as if I hadn’t I probably would have missed the plaque that explained the history of the monument. I am still thinking about the 11300 sailors and soldiers buried in the crypt underneath.

Today I am on my way back to Brooklyn, although it is going to be a five days before I actually arrive as I am crossing the Atlantic on a ship. Still can’t quite believe I am doing this again!

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  1. Interesting bit of history there Becky. You have to watch out for those British people. They’re not always as nice as they like to make out!

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  8. Another exciting chapter! I knew nothing about this shameful footnote in British history. Though it’s unsurprising we don’t include it in GCSE history courses. Enjoy your next days of dicovery.

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  9. Well, enjoy your adventures, I i’m looking forward to reading about them and finding out about places that I shall never see….. the great thing about blocking is that you can travel virtually to so many different places

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