The Scavengers

Saturday was Metro Metro's annual New York City Scavenger Hunt. This year it took place within the area of Central Park.

I was in one of sixty-five groups of four (thanks to teammates Michael, Meredith, and Taylor). It began at 9 o'clock and went until 4:30. It was brutal, but surprising given all of the history to be found within Central Park. I've been to the park a number of times, but quickly realized my visits were superficial. As in any area of New York, every step on every block has a hundred stories. The hunt revitalizes history with the pomp of costumes and good natured play.

Following the hunt (and a nap) Metro Metro throws a big party with ziti and free drinks. However, it was after all this hullabaloo that I left New York's History and became part of a contemporary cultural event; a house party. At around 1 am James and I arrived at a multi-floored, multi-apartment party in Williamsburg. I danced, I drank some more, and didn't leave until 4:30 in the morning. It was a very long, exciting day.