greg and i began the day with a visit to minerva as kendall and aurélien are visiting friends on cape cod.
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we then walked downtown to square diner to meet ron and andy for brunch. i took this photo because as we approached the turn off for the tunnel, a potent waft of linden blossoms pervaded the air! we think it came from the tree directly behind the tunnel sign. i love linden blossom season.
(i had buckwheat pancakes with fresh strawberries and maple syrup . . they were very good!)
for years i've been telling ron that patisserie lanciani (where we would go for pastries on west 4th street when working at listro associates on west 11th street) had moved to duane street and was now duane park patisserie. since we were only a few blocks away, we walked over.
but, oh no, there was a closing sign on the door . .
she's closing her wonderful bakery. the landlord found someone to pay more money and i think he broke her lease. i am so sad!!!!
i can't believe we were finally here together and it was closed. but . . it was nice to show him the spot and to remember how much we've enjoyed her delicious cakes and pies. i'm not sure if she will open up another place.
after that sorry situation we walked to the federal houses on harrison street . .
we admired the lovely secret garden areas . .
it's a quaint spot in the midst of the big city.
we walked along the river and sat and talked awhile on a bench before heading home to our separate neighborhoods.
greg and i visited minerva again to give her dinner . .
and kendall sent a photo of the beautiful cape.
