Pennsylvania Station in New York City sees 650,000 people pass through it, and is home to one of the largest homeless populations, every day. A far cry from where we started where 6 total boarded for the trip to NYC.
Walking about, waiting for the train a Pink Floyd song came to mind.
On the Turning Away
“On the turning away
From the pale and downtrodden
And the words they say
Which we won’t understand”
“Don’t accept that what’s happening
Is just a case of others’ suffering
Or you’ll find that you’re joining in
The turning away”
So we passed out a few breakfasts to those taking shelter in the station amongst the Prada and Gucci passing by. Big cities are not our thing.
Tidbit: There was a Tim Horton’s in Penn Station! Those who have been following the blog know how much we love our Timmy’s.
Thanks for sharing this view of two worlds in one space. G and I try to share wherever we go. I carry bills in my pocket so they are readily handy. So much homelessness and need everywhere!
I am always amazed by the “divide”. It makes me want to run around and hand-out sandwiches or something. I have the same problem with stray animals. I just want to bring them all home.