It seems that we have made quite a few trips to NYC since this blog was started 2 years ago. Obviously, it is a favorite vacation spot for both of us. This year, however, we were there originally for a different purpose other than just to hang out. David had made it into the NYC marathon lottery and we were going to run it. After the Chicago ordeal back in October, we decided to wait for next year. So...get your training shoes on 'cause next time.... we're there for the REAL deal!
We did have a great time this year. We stayed out by Laguardia (not fully recommended) as the hotels in Manhattan were insanely expensive. So we are very familiar now with the bus, subway and train system in NYC. Seems to be a common theme anymore, huh?!
As for any trip we go on anymore to the city, Chelesa Market was a definate must. Fresh fruit, some new wine to try and yummy pasteries. I'll attach the new picture from there once that roll is developed (didn't use the digital that time... bummer). We took the train down to Coney Island and ate at Nathan's hot dog stand. I don't think Coney Island is doing too hot anymore. We checked out China town, but unlike San Fran, this China town is like being IN China. This one wasn't as cool as San Fran. David did get his pretzel from a street vendor and his chicken on a stick. Pashmina's are back in style and all the vendors were selling pashmina's and cashmere scarfs. Of course I had to get some scarfs!
Our friends Kyle and Kenya came up for this trip as well. We dominated Times Square and Central Park with them! Kenya and David had a bet to see who could get the most pictures taken with a cop. As you can see, David tried his hardest. Yes, he is trying to kiss Kenya in the medical picture. And of course, for David's one birthday wish, he wanted Kyle to eat some White Castle with him. So we found White Castle and they grubbed down. About 2 hours later they were not so happy they grubbed down.
We went and saw the Grinch on Broadway. It was great and got us in the mood for Christmas! Apparently this weekend all the stage workers went on strike, so the show didn't even play.
Cupcakes are all the rage in New York these days. Weird, right?! Oliver and Isabel met us for dinner one night and they took us to Magnolia's for cupcakes. You wait in a line, outside, for about 20 minutes and then you rush in, grab a random box and fill it with cupcakes. It's all over the city like this. And we are in agreement... they are not that good.
We did watch the run, and it's definately gotten us pumped for next year! Are you ready to go too?!
