Cabin Fever

In cities like New York and Paris, where living spaces are smaller and street life is so vibrant, cabin fever and the craving for spring reach a level where people become irrational in their desire for warm weather activities and wardrobe. A hint of spring and some are dressing for August - at 60 plus degrees I am seeing flip-flop sandals, shorts and T-Shirts. And beach goers. You get a feeling that their summer wear is waiting by their doors, lest they risk spending even a second outdoors in clothing even a bit too heavy for the day's warmest moment.
I am seeing tables dotting the sidewalks and people with coats on eating al fresco with temperatures in the 50s. The snowstorm of only one week ago is already forgotten.
Preferences for climate and season are as varied as people themselves, but who is it that is that is not pleased by a coming spring? And what place is not improved by the onset of spring, a time synonymous with renewal?
The photo was taken on the rocky beach in Dumbo at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge looking northwest towards Manhattan - you can read about it here with more photos. This area is one of the most scenic in New York City - both the neighborhood itself with buildings, cobblestone streets, the East River waterfront; our trinity of bridges (Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg) and vistas of the Manhattan skyline. That's a lot of punch for your dollar and these people were delighted to spend it :)

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