September 17, 2009
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New York will never be the same
and neither will I. But isn’t that what adventures are all about. I am country born and bred but that doesn’t mean that I can’t visit the city and enjoy that too once in awhile.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral was breathtaking both for the architecture of the structure and the appointments inside, but also for the silence and peace that I found inside. The time that I spent on my knees in front of Our Lord in the Lady’s Chapel will stay with me for the rest of my life.
Mary and I have similar tastes both in music and art so no trip to the city would be complete without a trip to the Metropolitan Museum. The special exhibit of Vermeer’s art was well worth the trip and the time spent in the city. Being in the presence of such great works and surrounded by the artifacts of history helps to put my life into perspective and inspires an appreciation of what God has placed in all of us, both talented and not so talented.
Tuesday evening we feasted at the Trattoria Dellarte. Not only terrific food but great atmosphere and a very unusual feature that was quite the conversation piece. There were plaster sculptures of body parts displayed throughout the restaurant. If you get a chance to visit the city go there and see the art.
Carnegie Hall was right across the street from our hotel. This is an imposing structure and yet it gives off an aura of culture and charm that is almost palpable.
Saks Fifth Avenue. I don’t think that I shall ever be welcome back there. Not only did I not buy anything there but I flatly, but politely refused the assistance of all of the sales associates who assaulted me when I walked through the door. Then I was gauche enough to admit that I wasn’t there to shop but only to look around so that I could tell folks back home that I had been in Saks.
Our hotel, The Park Central. Very luxurious!!!!
I thank my friend Mary and her husband Dan for this wonderful gift. I truly enjoyed myself. Not only being in the city but the time spent with Mary to chat and enjoy “grown-up” things without having to cater to our young daughters and make sure of their happiness. It is the first time in all of our years of being friends that we have ever done anything like this without either Dan and Doug or MK and Therese.
Comments (2)
Glad you had a good time there. I enjoyed your pictures!
Been there and have seen many of these places. We enjoyed Lincoln Center too. What a wonderful time to have with just you and your friend. All women need that from time to time.