In October, my sister and I visited New York City for fun. The east coast is so rich in history and culture. We visited the New York Library briefly (well, it was mostly the gift shop that we saw). The architecture throughout the city was awesome to see in person. We visited the Brooklyn Bridge, Gershwin Theatre (to watch Mary Poppins). We also visited St. Paul's Cathedral which had a memorial display in honour of those who lost their lives on September 11. We saw the vast space where the World Trade Centre used to occupy. No markings now.
Aside from the tourist traps, we indulged ourselves in the local eats, such as Roberto Passion, an italian place which offered an affordable set menu. We wandered the streets in NoLita, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. And when we weren't pounding the pavement, we were riding the rails of the New York Subway system. We made full use of our one-week transit pass.
And, we enjoyed a couple of Broadway shows, Wicked and, as I mentioned earlier, Mary Poppins. Both were highly entertaining.
It was a brief visit, only five days for me, but a shade longer for my sister, who stayed a couple of extra days after I left. It was a relaxing and refreshing trip. It sparked my interest in photography momentarily, especially at the Ground Zero memorial. The trip inspired me to get in touch with my creative side again.
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