There is simply no place like New York City. The noise of horns, the people on the streets and the outside vendors–all come together like a wonderful work of art. It can become a bit overwhelming at times, but you definitely get used to it after a while. After the initial phase of jaw dropping awe, you begin to appreciate it like no other place in the world and eventually, some of us are even able to call this wonderful place home.
I do have to admit though, I was definitely irritated for a while by the tunnels which connected the many boroughs, and the noise which marked each day of driving through these dark underground passages. That was until, one day I found among all of this noise, busyness and urban landscape was a beautiful place of peace and tranquility. I found Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
I was amazed at the beauty of the flowers and the tons of green space available. How could something so tranquil sit amongst all of the noise of New York City? I was thrilled that I would finally have a place like this to call my own. Ever since the first day I visited the Botanic Gardens, I have been going there at least once or twice a month. It provides a sense of peace yet still had a wow factor that you can’t get anywhere out and about the city. There are all kinds of flowers, and trees planted which you could spend an entire day touring. This was such a unique experience for me because I was used to the noise of the city, and to find this place was simply awesome.
I believe that nature has a calming effect, and once I begin to experience the mood shift from frustration to light spirited, I knew this was the place for me. I had found my new place to take light walks, wander and dream. All of this in the middle busy New York. Brooklyn Botanic Garden is definitely a hidden gem.
