SPRING IN NYC

One year ago my husband and I took a trip to New York City.  It was a trip he had arranged with some sweet talking (to get his parents to watch our 4 children), some frequent flier miles, and hotel points.  He let me pick any destination that we could get too on the particular airline.  On the list were San Francisco, Cancun, New Orleans, and even Aruba. But I chose NYC.  I would go to any of those places in a heartbeat but I just really wanted to see New York in the springtime.  It was fabulous!  I ran into my photos on the computer the other day and was reminded how thankful I was for that trip.


167.  the Statue of Liberty on a blue sky backdrop
168.  the amazing tour at Ellis Island
169.  the resilience and determination of immigrants 

170.  Central Park in bloom and all the memories made there...
171.  renting bikes to ride

172.  a rickshaw tour in the evening

173.  a picnic in the afternoon

174.  watching the row boats pass under the bridge

175.  springtime blooming everywhere

176.  the food...
178.  hot dogs at a famous landmark
179.  Zabar's deli (the grocery store in You've Got Mail where Meg Ryan tries to avoid Tom Hanks)
180.  the best pastrami sandwich ever
181.  great Italian served outside at tiny tables
182.  watching all the people walking by and wondering what their lives are like
183.  the anticipation of finding great desserts
184.  finding them and splurging on several choices

185.  a fabulous and funny play that I want to see again and again

186.  the mix of modern and historical architecture

187.  an beautiful cemetery in the midst of the city

188.  window shopping 

189.  stopping in at the knitter's paradise - Purl 

190.  fancy chocolate shops

191.  tea at Alice's Tea Cup

192.  walking for miles with no purpose

193.  discovering all the neighborhoods, parks and quiet places in the big city

Thank you Lord for trips together,

sharing adventures and making memories.