Humor
fromThe New Yorker
11 years agoDon't Stop, Be Leafing
Seek elevated viewpoints, hire expert leaf peepers, time visits for clear roads, and prefer friendly visitors while avoiding specified people and states.
As New York heads into peak foliage season, the crisp autumn air carries a signature scent - the unmistakable stink of the ginkgo. That pungent perfume is Mother Nature's peculiar way of signaling that the tree's iconic fan-shaped leaves are just days away from turning a brilliant, electric yellow. Throughout October, ginkgo trees flaunt their unique, fan-like leaves, which begin to curl and shimmer in the breeze like brass tambourine jingles.