Brooklyn Day 5, 3/23/19

  Today was our last full day in Brooklyn.
  We took the subways to the DUMBO area. The weather was blustery and there weren't a lot of people around. We found an old restaurant for lunch where we had a nice meal, but felt a bit pressured by an overly persistent waiter.
   Then, we caught the subway and went the entire length of Manhattan, all the way to Inwood Park, because we had been invited to the home of Ciaran, Kate, Ella and Mable. By happenstance, as we tried to find out way walking to their apartment, we ran into a woman who knew the area and was walking the same way. Throughout conversation, we found that she actually knows Ciaran and family! Small world even in NYC!
    We had a wonderful chili, made by Ciaran, and cake made by the girls. We had a tour of their amazing apartment with wonderful views from the roof balcony. It was great conversation. They had all seen the Ferryman and knew some of the actors, not to mention the story as Ciaran grew up in the area where the Ferryman was set. We heard fascinating stories of Kate's work as a voice/dialect coach with actors on Broadway. She worked on all the major plays of the season with the exception of the Ferryman. The girls gave us a potholder that they made. They raise money for water projects in Africa. It was a memorable afternoon - great food/company/conversation.