New York, New York

Back in June we ventured out to NYC (yeah it's been that long since I've posted anything). Elliott had a work conference in D.C. a few days earlier so while he was gone, I worked like a responsible adult and then flew out and met him. He took a bus down from D.C. and then we met at 1:30 a.m. at the apartment we found on Air BnB.

::Day One::

We walked across the Willamsburg bridge (where our apartment was) into the city. 

After some exploring, we promptly found a Chop't for lunch (my request).

Although we had the help of our phones, we did really know where we were going any ran into places on purpose, like 30 Rockefeller Plaza. This, of course, was a big deal because we are big fans of 30 Rock.

Before leaving, we had friends who gave us some must-do's, and finding a Mr. Softee ice cream truck was one of them. We found, we ate, and then we tried to find one again the rest of the trip and to Elliott's disappointment, never did.

Strand Book Store: So many books and really cool bags.

The Met. Monet, Picasso, Pollock. Very cool (both the paintings and the AC).

There was a series of little scribblings at the museum. The top right pictures say "My brother just got married to a two-headed women. Is she pretty you ask. Well, yes and no." I liked that.

::Day Two::

The High Line (probably our favorite thing). This park/urban garden used to be a raised abandoned train track. I'm not sure how long it is but it's amazing. Green grass, water, food, outdoor movies. If we lived in New York I think we would come back often.

Chelsea Market: delicious food and indoor market.

Times Square: because when Elliott's never been to NY before, you just have to see it.

Serendipity: Three words: Frozen Hot Chocolate. I came here with my mom and friends the first time I went to NYC and had to come back. The wait was an hour and a half so while we were waiting, we found a....what do you call it... tram? that went out to one of the islands. 

::Day Three::


9/11 Memorial. We both agreed that it was classy and beautiful.

Walked across the Brooklyn Bridge

Went to dinner with my brother

Central Park

Found Waldo

Somewhere during the four days we also ate a lot of good food, took the Staten Island ferry, and met up with our friends Steph and Adam.

We have more pictures on our camera (you know, that thing that is not an iphone), but I'm too lazy to add those. Maybe later.

It's Sunday. We both took naps on accident and dinner is in two hours. I love Sunday dinner.

Today at church a three year old told me that her little sister pulled her hair while she was still in her mom's 'tummy'. Another one told me that he tries not to smoke that often.

Looking forward to these next two weekends. Backpacking and then Sun Valley.

Oh, and we're also dog sitting our friends bug (pug+ boston terrier). Excited.