Free day in Tulsa, OK, Sep 2

The last day of ICE training at TCC only lasted two hours, so I essentially had a "free" day to explore. It was a great little city. Well, to be fair, I didn't venture into downtown, I stayed in the suburbs and really enjoyed myself. 


First I went to a public park called Gathering Place. It was huge! Unfortunately my knee was acting up so I didn't get too much exercise walking around. I did a very slow stroll. They had all kinds of activities for kids, playgrounds, paddleboats, trails, snack bars, outdoor seating. It was a masterpiece!  

The grounds were immaculately maintained too. I like being out in nature, especially when it's been cleaned up a bit :) Another observation... I didn't see any homeless people or "weirdos". Everyone looked healthy and nice, out for some exercise or playing with their kids.

After the park, I went to a vegan restaurant called Pure Food and Juice. Wow! That sums it up. The best vegan meal and dessert I've ever had!
Pad Thai made with zucchini noodles.
Fudgy brownie with raspberry drizzle.


After lunch, I went to Philbrook Museum of Art. Gorgeous place! They had a sculpture garden too. I highly recommend a stop here to anyone traveling to Tulsa. The art was very interesting and the old mansion it was in was impressive. It was built in 1926 and was a residence until maybe the 60's. While I was there, I did read up on the history, but I can't remember the details.  


These two statues were done by Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, American, 1880-1980 (she lived to 100!). The first one is called Joy of the Waters and was created in 1917. The second is Call of the Sea, created in 1924. I thought they were fun and energetic, and beautifully done. Every time I visit a museum, I have to pick a favorite artist of the day, and she was my favorite here. 


This one I liked because it was made out of Katange (fabric from Africa). How they made flowers out of the material amazed me. And I loved the color combinations they selected, bold, but somehow very comforting.

Lo and behold... they had a Picasso! This one is titled Les Pommes (The Apples), 1947. 


The rest of the pictures are of the grounds, the amazing flower gardens, fountains, and sculptures.













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