September 16, 2009
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I take on New York?
My friend Mary goes to New York City a lot. She has several doctors that practice there and so has to travel to the city periodically to visit them. Last weekend on facebook she plaintively posted “Won’t anyone meet me in NYC?” I, being the joker that I am, said that I would meet her there but I wasn’t going to be there so I couldn’t possibly meet her there. Well, that little comment got her thinking and here we are in New York City together.
Yesterday morning bright and early we set off and drove to Albany to catch the train. From there it is a pleasant train ride along the Hudson river into the city. We took a taxi to our hotel, left our bags and Mary went to her appointment and I set off to conquer the city.
The taxi dropped me near Rockafeller Center and I was good to go. Armed with my map of the city and my excellent sense of direction, (okay Doug, you can stop laughing now) I stepped out to explore. Manhattan will never be the same again. Every doorman and elevator operator that I encountered is swooning with unrequited love for me. I have left the city stroon with a string of broken hearts. Bricker, you ain’t the only one to cut a swath!
First, to the top of Rockafeller Center to check out the skyline. What a view! I may be a country girl at heart but I can surely appreciate the singular beauty of the cityscape. Then down to the concourse level to check out the shops. I am not a shopper but I do enjoy my version of window shopping. I quickly found a Starbucks and was in coffee heaven. Next I hit the streets again and found myself outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art store. I actually did a little shopping in there. Sorry family those purchases are a surprise. St. Patrick’s Cathedral was just around the corner and I ducked in there to spend a quiet few minutes of peace with the Blessed Sacrament in Our Lady’s Chapel.
All along the streets there are restaurants and eateries of every kind and outside of these establishments, as the afternoon wears on, you will find gentlemen dressed in livery waiting to welcome the guests. There are also liveried doormen outside the many hotels along the streets. Each one greets you with a smile and a cheery “How’s your day?” For a city that seems so impersonal, the heart of it is very friendly.
Today I am off to Mass at the Cathedral while Mary goes to the dentist then we will spend some quality time with the Metropolitan Museum.
Comments (4)
Sounds wonderful! I especially would enjoy visiting St.Patrick’s. I hope you have a good time today too…God bless!
Sounds like fun! I have never been to NYC except once I flew into one airport, took a bus to another, and flew on. ( I don’t think the bus ride was through the best part of town.)
Glad you’re having fun. I’ve been there quite a few times and enjoy visiting. There sure are plenty of Starbucks around, so you don’t have to worry. Ha! Have a great time!
Awesome! How fun to spice up your life with a little adventure in a “different world” – as the city very much is when you are from a smaller town! And NY is “the” city like none other. Enjoy!!