The cherry on top of this natural gorgeousness is Bar da Praia, a tiny space with just three or four tables inside, and benches outside for taking in the view.
Inside, two benches form his workspace, with one used to clean the bodies and the second to wrap them in a simple white cotton shroud — as is customary among many Muslims.
The photos we saw show that the enclosures have metal benches inside and what look like gym mats.
At the same time, the Port Imperial, which is 77' long & low-slung, white outside & blue inside, with beige benches & 2 decks--an open-air deck & an enclosed, but well-windowed lower deck--has contrived to inherit 3 of the most prized qualities of the old steamers: it rides smoothly, operates quietly & is a reliable boat.
Inside, a few benches arranged like pews and a memorial plaque were there to remind us that, after a long journey, we had come to a house of worship.
INSIDE TRACK: From bench warmer to franchise player.
Inside is a bench of driftwood and some empty plastic containers.
"We thought we could get more accomplished inside," the Mets' bench coach, Jerry Manuel, said.
10pm I find my place on a bench inside, thoughtfully provisioned with a soft blue cushion and two bars of chocolate.
That he should end up outside parliament on the pavement, and not inside on a bench, should surprise no one beyond those who share Kawczynski's Nietzschean belief in the power of the individual to overcome anything.
