Happy Smokin’ Anniversary To Us!
I promised an update on our anniversary. We had a lot of fun in the city, but I’m afraid we don’t have much to report. It was a gorgeous day. We basically just wandered around Mid-Town all afternoon and took in the sights. There were way too many people around and we didn’t feel like standing in any lines to see the really great stuff. But, we had a great time hanging out.
We got off the train and found ourselves in the middle of a protest. The streets were blocked off and people were standing shoulder to shoulder. We finally made our way over to Macy’s and wandered around there for awhile. That place is huge! I wanted to see Santa, but the line was too long. We then walked over to the Empire State Building to find a 120 minute wait to get to the observation deck. We decided we’d do that some other time. We then made our way up 5th Avenue and did some window shopping. We ran into more protesters in front of Lord and Taylor…they were showing PETA videos and chanting about murdered animals and fur coats. We checked out the window displays at Saks and then wandered over to Rockefeller Center and watched people ice skate and checked out the tree. We then made our way over to Times Square. Before we got there, we decided to grab a late lunch at a Mexican grill. We were finishing our meal and I noticed that some people outside the restaurant staring at something…some were taking pictures. I looked outside and there was a garbage truck parked outside the entrance to the restaurant we were eating in…and it was on fire. We quickly got out of there…but not before snapping a few photos…in typical tourist fashion.
I wanted to share some pictures:
Here’s me in front of the restaurant and truck. LOL!!!
We weren’t the only ones taking pictures. Some people asked some NYPD if they would pose with them for a pictures. Here’s part of the crowd that gathered:
We thought this added a bit of “spark” to our day. (Sorry…I couldn’t resist!)
We then left the area and wandered through Times Square and then headed home. Not too many exciting things to report…but, there’s always some action to be found in the city.
I felt like this trip was a “warming-up” of sorts. There are so many things to see and do…and lots of time to go and fully experience it. I’m so exited about living here and am looking forward to the adventures that lie ahead.
I am so glad you all had fun. There is so much to see there, isn’t there.
Y’alls journey has really been inspiring to me.
Summer you are exactly where we plan to be in two years for our 15th!!! Can you believe it? We started talking about it last year and we’re really serious about it. So, you have two years to check it all out and give us all the tips of what to see and do. Anyway, I can’t believe you’re so far away. I’m so happy and excited for you though. I sure miss you all. It’s been too long since we’ve seen each other! Take care and have a very merry Christmas! Oh, e-mail me your new address.
Love,
Amy
What fun! I’ve just been getting acquainted with you through your blog and it sounds like your life is such an adventure! I’ve never been to the eastern part of the US although I hope to someday! You have made your visit to the city sound exciting!