Metropolitan Museum of Art

Our favorite thing about our spring break trip to New York City (besides maybe the restaurants) was the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Having just read about Mao's "cultural" revolution in Wild Swans--destroying most things ancient or beautiful, even grass--I had a new perspective visiting here. What a wonder that we recognize these works as valuable to mankind and they should be kept safe and seen. And that all people from across the world come to appreciate them.

I love this scene of several people sketching different sculptures.

Many artifacts are so old in the Egyptian and Asian exhibits they dated back to the times of Abraham!

It's thought-provoking and beautiful to hear the many voices of artists throughout time and to see what they say about our world.

Upon leaving, Ben said he thought everyone should visit it sometime in their life. I say, at least a good virtual tour. But if you're in that neck of the woods, certainly don't miss it!