Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge

Alternate title:  "We Crossed that Bridge Once We Came To It".  Why has it taken us so long to do this?  Is it the history of the structure, its beautiful lines, its place on the Manhattan cityscape?  I'm not sure, but I loved this FREE family outing. 


Start in Cadman Plaza complete with its astroturf soccer field, accompanying Saturday morning futbolistas, runners, and a few happy dogs being walked.  Make sure your meter has plenty of quarters.  Bring your tutu (if you have A's taste in clothing.)

Start early and stay in the pedestrian lane to avoid being run over by cyclists in their many varieties.  Bring lollipops for your nap-prone toddlers.

Look for Lady Liberty out there in the New Jersey part of the Harbor. 

After your return to Brooklyn, check out the new Brooklyn Bridge Park and picnic with friends.  We happened to be lucky enough to picnic with Dan's cousin and her little family.  Our kids could have stayed here all day long rolling down hills, chatting, and enjoying the view of Lower Manhattan just over the East River.