Poughkeepsie (Again)

 

The doors of the Holy Comforter Orthodox Cathedral in Poughkeepsie, just a few steps away from the train station

Waiting for the return train again early on New Year’s Eve morning, I had another short investigatory stroll through the center of Poughkeepsie. It was sunny and much warmer than than ten days prior. The walk across the Hudson is enticing and I make a mental note to think about a future trip.

The sun does not significantly brighten the prospects of this Hudson town. The security cameras that are prominently identified brings the words of the Uber driver as he dropped us off at the train station, “I hope Poughkeepsie didn’t scare you too much.”

The signs about town evoke times past, which were likely more prosperous. I stopped by The Poughkeepsie Grind for a takeaway coffee and hot chocolate, inwardly smiling at the easy and friendly interaction between the staff and the regulars. The woman taking orders offered New years greetings in English and Spanish, depending on the clientele.