Tuesday, December 21, 2010

A New York Christmas

Where do I even begin with the last couple of days?!?  Back over the summer our friends, Matt and Emily, asked us if we wanted to go New York City.  We had been before and loved it so we thought, why not!  It was short trip but oh so fun!!!!

I figure it is easier to let our pictures do the talking...be prepared, there will be a lot of pictures!

We were on the first flight out of Pensacola and made it to NYC by early afternoon.  We spent the afternoon walking around and taking in the shops on 5th Avenue, with stops including the Apple Store, Tiffany's and H&M.  No trip to NYC is complete without seeing a Broadway musical.  So, Friday night we saw "Wicked" and absolutely loved it!  I think Brad even enjoyed it (these are normally really expensive naps for him).



Saturday we did a walking "tour".  We started our day by taking the subway down to the Staten Island Ferry.  We then rode the ferry over to Staten Island to get some good views of the city. 



After that, the real "tour" began.  Matt had mapped out where all we were going to make sure we got to everything - it was great! 

We started in the Financial District, seeing the Trinity Church and Wall Street.



(Posing with George Washington where he took his first oath of office)

We ventured through Chinatown and Little Italy, making one stop at a cafe to get a cannolli and coffee.  They claim to have the "Best Cannolli on the Planet".



Next was a stroll through the Christmas Market at Union Station.  Then lunch at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill with dessert at a cupcake shop.  On up to Macy's and on back to our hotel to let our feet rest.  There is no telling how far we walked but I think we all loved it.  I really do believe this is a great way to see the city.  Each block was different gave you a little insight to the people that lived there.




Bobby Flay's version of grits...more like really good lumpy mashed potatos if you ask me.


Saturday night we went to a comedy club.  We had great seats - 2nd row right in the middle.  This was great so we could see but we didn't get picked on by the comedians.  The headliner for the show was a guy from "Last Comic Standing".  He was funny, but I don't remember his name...oh well!
  

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