NYC!
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katva
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Another fantastic day in the Big Apple! Breakfast at the hotel, then off to work..... Which meant a trek back uptown to the D & D Building. Andrew was a charming and helpful assistant, and kept count of the showrooms and floors we visited. Then, lunch at Grand Central. I decided to try the fairly new Cipriani restaurant instead of the Oyster Bar. The view and atmosphere were great--- food, not so much. No worries, we enjoyed looking at the architecture and bustle of the space. Then, a walk down Lexington to the NY Design Center, and another multi- floor blitz, with Andrew being a huge help! Back up to the D & D to pick up samples, walk back to the hotel, crash for an hour......then cab downtown to Lupa. We met a close friend for a very jovial dinner--- food was excellent with an emphasis on fresh, perfect service, best Saltimboca I can recall! Cab up to the Empire State Building ( thanks Lynn for the tix!). It was blowing up a cold storm up there--- but WHAT A VIEW!!! Another 10. Tomorrow, more to come... Andrew loves it here. A trip to remember!
katva
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Yesterday seems like eons and miles away! Another 10 for our last day in the Big Apple.....
We slept in a bit, and enjoyed another huge, European breakfast spread in the private lounge ( can I get used to this!!!). The croissants were pretty good...Andrew liked the chocolate ones! Then, to walk off the sleep and carbs, a brisk walk uptown to Central Park. The weather was freeeezing, so we just HAD to duck into the Apple store....loved the staircase and elevator...then a jaunt across the street to show Andrew the Oak Room Bar at the Plaza. He was wowed, again...although the space was occupied by the cast and crew of the new show "Smash"----- we got a full run- down from a camera guy...no movie star sightings that I'm aware of... (I probably wouldn't recognize them anyways.....). Then, a very quick duck into Central Park....we were running out of time!
Cab down to 10th and 36th(?) to get into the Highline park. Just like when Andrew was a young child, he was more fascinated by the construction going on around the place, than the intended sight to see! We watched a guy get an 18 wheeler into a glove- tight spot for around 1/2 hr....pretty amazing!
Beautiful PEACEFUL stroll along the Highline. --- so glad we ended the trip with this! Not to be missed. Excellent lunch spot at Red Cat ---- we loved the decor, anther top-notch service spot,and wonderful comfort food.
Following lunch, cab back to the hotel, then Penn Station, then.....ahhhhhh.......sleep on the train. What a magical trip!!!
We slept in a bit, and enjoyed another huge, European breakfast spread in the private lounge ( can I get used to this!!!). The croissants were pretty good...Andrew liked the chocolate ones! Then, to walk off the sleep and carbs, a brisk walk uptown to Central Park. The weather was freeeezing, so we just HAD to duck into the Apple store....loved the staircase and elevator...then a jaunt across the street to show Andrew the Oak Room Bar at the Plaza. He was wowed, again...although the space was occupied by the cast and crew of the new show "Smash"----- we got a full run- down from a camera guy...no movie star sightings that I'm aware of... (I probably wouldn't recognize them anyways.....). Then, a very quick duck into Central Park....we were running out of time!
Cab down to 10th and 36th(?) to get into the Highline park. Just like when Andrew was a young child, he was more fascinated by the construction going on around the place, than the intended sight to see! We watched a guy get an 18 wheeler into a glove- tight spot for around 1/2 hr....pretty amazing!
Beautiful PEACEFUL stroll along the Highline. --- so glad we ended the trip with this! Not to be missed. Excellent lunch spot at Red Cat ---- we loved the decor, anther top-notch service spot,and wonderful comfort food.
Following lunch, cab back to the hotel, then Penn Station, then.....ahhhhhh.......sleep on the train. What a magical trip!!!
katva
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marybeth
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Hey Kathy,
Great pics, you guys really hit the highlights. Andrew will be definitely wanting to come back for more! These got me in the mood for out next visit in 2 weeks. Gotta make some restaurant reservations...
Hoping for better weather, but looks like you made the best of it.
mb
Great pics, you guys really hit the highlights. Andrew will be definitely wanting to come back for more! These got me in the mood for out next visit in 2 weeks. Gotta make some restaurant reservations...
Hoping for better weather, but looks like you made the best of it.
mb
MIke R
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sure......the sooner the better though....he could rent my old bungalow as I havent told them I wont be back yet so its not on the market yet
