Meanwhile in Brooklyn, New York…for those of us who
like the quick getaway, wind in your face, there is a hostel in the new
Bushwick, Brooklyn that might be right up your lane. If you like the holistic,
developed artist community, then you’ll fit right in here. What other name for
a Zulu’s hostel “The Moore”.
The Moore hostel which was opened just a few
months ago and promises a special stay for the commuting traveler I’d have to
say that it was a cool stay. I met a few interesting people there myself. 
The
NY Moore hostel is located on 179 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, telephone (347)
227-8634 or http://www.nymoorehostel.com/
. You can check it out on facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/NY-Moore-Hostel/186485371425831
or on twitter @ https://twitter.com/NyMooreHostel
The
surrounding neighborhood has such a resemblance to the Bronx that it is
unbelievable. They definitely are a major competitor in the spray art of graffiti murals.
The businesses are very opened to hiring graffiti artist to
contribute to the back drop of this thriving rich cultured neighborhood.
What I
love is that heading in the opposite direction back to Broadway is that you’ll
find the same rich Hispanic, West Indian culture that I’ve come to love of NYC.
He’s
from Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan and loves NYC. You’ve probably seen him
performing in your subway if you happen to travel to Union Square, Washington
Square park, NYU.
Bungo though he doesn’t speak much English, speaks guitar,
with a universal language that everyone can understand, it’s called enjoyment.
As I sat in the lounge of the hostel I was soothed by an electric guitarist
softly strumming tunes to accompany a hip hop artist freestyling.
I had a few
places to go but by the end of my stay we were able to meet and exchange
contacts. Check out his youtube @ http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ0zPXfU9qWmtstBafagc8w
.
Having the opportunity to ride the NYC subway bought
back memories that I hadn’t experienced in a while. The train dancers of today
are as talented as the break dancing b-boys of the 80’s only difference is the
use of the fixed attached poles of the subway supporting many of the subway
dancers of today’s routines and the fact that they receive contributions of the
subway riders, unlike the break dancing B-boys.
The similarity of the two is how they are chased off and or arrested by the police and in hearing the stern and sarcastic warning of the police, they are never referred to the Police Athletic League or any Boys Club type mentorship to keep them out of the judicial system. I took a few photos of them that they asked me to put up for them.
