NYC weekend was the last weekend and another big dream came true.
Bow Bridge
Rockefeller Center
5th Ave
Grand Central
are missing from the map
Just like every time Flora brought the car in front of UIL and I jumped in and drove down to NYC. Flora stayed at home until lunch packed everything and prepared for the last couple days. Our apartment was in The Bronx at a host that we never met, but everything was smooth and flexible. This guy has an entire house in The Bronx at a good neighborhood 3 minutes from the Subway station and 50 ft from the Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden. We decided to go by car because we parked on the street for free and we saved a lot on using car instead of train.
After our arrival we immediately headed downtown to maximize the time in the city. The first night sight was the Times Square. It was as fabulous as usual. We had a great time there!
Flora enjoyed every moment of it, just like me
Happiness
lots of people
"What are you lookin' at?"
On Saturday morning we started with the Statue of Liberty Island. That was my first time to the Lady as well.
The weather was nice, however, it was a bit chilly after a while.
There was a very kind old lady who took a lot of photos of us.
With the Statue of Liberty.
With Manhattan in the background
huge and strong
Pretty!
On the island you get an audio guide and by listening to it you can know everything about the island, the statue, and all its history, how it became one of the greatest symbol of freedom and the USA besides the Capitol.
I just like this statue, I always imagine what those people could have felt when they arrived with nothing to create their new life on the new world.
After the Lady visit we were going to the Empire State Building, we strapped the foodbag on at a local burger place. It was really good burger for a very reasonable price.
And by the way it was located next to the Famous Little Italy Pizza place, the pizzas did not look that good so we stuck to the burgers.
The Empire State Building
We got special bundle tickets and before the building we watched or were part of a flight simulation over NYC. It was in an IMAX theater. Was really good. Then we went to the 86th floor and were amazed by the view again.
West Side
Lower Manhattan - downtown and midtown
in Flora's hands
:)
turtle neck
On the top
Flora with Manhattan
In the visitor center you can find so many useful souvenirs like this pink King Kong
After two huge attractions we had to run home get changed and come back to the Broadway.
We were watching The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre
With Mufasa
Flora with the playbill and the tickets. We had very good seats in the mezzanine 3rd row middle
It was absolutely fantastic. Just amazing.
I am glad that I was able to take Flora to this play.
Disney Presents: The Lion King
On Sunday we visited the 9/11 Memorial
They made a fantastic job creating this memorial for the heroes.
Then I showed Flora around in the financial building and district
In front of the NYSE
Touching the bull's balls - could not get more luck
Beautiful!
On the tail
After downtown I wanted to show Flora the Chinatown and Little Italy but the subway was shot down so we had to walk:) After a long and tiring walk where we also visited all the courts in NYC we arrived to the Chinatown.
Because we like experimenting with food, I ordered new meals I haven't tried and the rice soup was a huge surprise. I finished it but next time I will not order that for sure:)
Jing, it was very similar to my favorite porridge:) I wish I knew that. I wish you and Xiao were here.
WTF? These are titty balls:) Yes, if you have small ones or just want to give a surprise you can buy one or a pair for $1 each:):) I could not believe my eyes.
This was great! Fish market - in the fishtank that i am pointing at there is tilapia
$3.8 per lbs alive
A bit of nostalgia from Nicaragua: Mamasita!
In Little Italy there was a street festival
We tried delicious pastries: cannoli and something else with peanut butter
Hand made cigar $12 each
After Little Italy we walked through the Manhattan Bridge with a couple of beers and saw what is inside the shadow of the skyscrapers. This was very disappointing and sad to see how many people live in Manhattan.
This is what I would expect in the Bronx not in Manhattan
The beautiful view from the Manhattan Bridge on the Brooklyn Bridge
On the famous Brooklyn Bridge where we saw the sunset over NYC
It was very cool!
In the middle of the Brooklyn bridge
me too
Almost dark
Together
Together2 - in the background is Brooklyn
On Monday morning we visited the Columbia University campus
Flora is performing in front of the main library
Next to the north west corner of the Central Park we found this Hungarian Pastry Shop with authentic Hungarian pastries and with Italian owner and Hungarian baker
What a pleasant surprise?:)
We crossed the Central Park and arrived to the Metropolitan Museum
We walked through the first floor only and it took nearly two hours and we were just walking not reading. Impressive monument
Central Park pond
This was the best and most beautiful fountain I've ever seen. There was no fish in it unfortunately.
On the Bow Bridge!
After spending like four hours in the Central Park we continued our tour on the 5th Avenue with all the luxury brand shops. Rockefeller Tower is a must see
This shop is huge! Build-A-Bear!
Check it out, fantastic business model.
The Chrysler Building
I showed Flora where I take the train to the City and how I get home
Standing in the Grand Central
Sitting on a MetroNorth train
Checking out the Apply shop
Then we were driving home and preparing for Flora's leaving
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After seven beautiful weeks Flora had to fly home.
I miss her so much!
Love you, Flora!