Hungry Mouth- Nurses,
California Dreaming- Mamas and the Papas,
Bleecker Street- Simon and Garfunkel
Today I took a trip to Washington Square Park and the summer street fair in the village with some pals. Now, realize that the trip to the park was unintentional, being confused by the name "The Washington Square Summer Fair" which was really over near Bleecker. So we started our Saturday afternoon at the park where we saw an epic medieval reenactment on the lawn.
Following that we discussed where the mysterious market could be hiding. While searching through the village we came upon several talented street artists and musicians, and spent time watching one artist work. 
We set off again in hope if finding the summer fair and 25 minutes later we saw the tent lined street. At the fair, we purchased cheap rings and beaded bracelets and found tribal dresses that can be worn several different ways. Even better, everything was under $10!
Later, we discovered a very unique vintage shop. All the pieces in the store were genuine and everything seemed to vividly demonstrate the time period that it came from. Here I fell in love with a suede fringe vest from the 70's. Due to my tight and pitiful spending budget I could not get it, but instead, acquired a green leather Dooney & Bourke satchel one you would find in the 80's.
Thrilled with my new purchase we decided to get a bite to eat and came across the most memorable landmark we saw all day. A chainlink fence with painted tiles made by, anybody. Honoring those who where involved with 9/11. Here are some photos of the inspirational pieces of community artwork.
Having a successful day in my favorite neighborhood in Manhattan, we returned to the dorms with 5 minutes to spare for curfew.
Sending love from the Upper West Side/ Lower East Side all the way to the great Northwest,
The Petite Portlandian
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