So, yes. I went to New York City. I took a bunch of photos, which you can view here if you like.
I'm sure there are many things I didn't manage to photograph, though. There's a good chance that Lisa or Joy covered things I missed.
In short, it was a fantastic trip. Easily the most fun I've had during any of my visits to NYC. Lots of eating, drinking and merriment. And shopping! How could I forget the shopping?? I purchased many skirts, tops, and one cute dress. Lots of boutiques, and one crazed trip to Century 21. (That place is nuts.)
We stayed at the OffSoho Suites Hotel, which was largely perfect. Except for the toilet. It was a great location (near SoHo, Nolita and the Lower East Side), the staff was nice, and the amenities were good. Except that they charged $15 a day for wireless access. We decided instead to just sniff for open networks. We found one or two, but it was a constant struggle.
ANYWAY, for more details, view the photos. The only big thing we didn't photograph was our trip to the Nederlander Theater to see Rent. A Broadway show! We went! To see Rent! And I think we were all surprised by how stupendous the production was. I am still floored by the talent. I can see why people like Broadway musicals now. Duh.
That's all for the time being. I'm tired from walking a zillion miles around town. (Which reminds me, these shoes worked out perfectly!)
Posted by xta at August 28, 2006 11:51 PM | TrackBackDo not put ANY OBJECTS in the toilet? WTF??!?? It must have been really charming for you to put up with someone asking you to take a shit in the garbage can.
But OMG, everything else looks like it was AWESOME. Hooray!
Posted by: minty at August 29, 2006 11:14 AMFantastic! So glad you had a lovely time. Except for the shit in a can.
That maxstudio skirt is adorable - and Joy tried on my black Fluevog sandals! I love those sandals.
Posted by: pinky at August 29, 2006 11:54 AMI am so jealous - you whore!!!
My last trip to NYC was in 2004. It was my second and I finished up the touristy stuff. Now I just want to go back and "hang out".
What about Century 21? Is that like the real estate? Did they welcome you with a southern accent?
As a straight, white, married male - Broadway Musicals ROCK! You should see MORE (only live and in person of course).
Posted by: Matt at August 29, 2006 12:15 PMNew York, New York, it's a wonderful town.
The Bronx is up and the Battery's down.
The people ride in a hole in the ground.
The trash can's filled with some paper that's brown.
New York, New Yooooooooork... it's a wonderful town!
minty-
we learned that very small, uh, objects would actually go down the toilet. but it required some experimentation. and patience, due to repeat flushing. and that's all i'll say on that topic.
pinky-
lisa *bought* those sandals. you're twins!
matt-
century 21 is so *not* a realty company: http://www.c21stores.com/
though the real estate the store sits on is rather unique: it is directly across the street from ground zero
jerry-
bahahaHAHAHA!
except the sandals i bought were peachy with pink trim, not black.
i keep thinkin' about the mary janes in black though, so pleased am i with the mary janes in brown...
Posted by: lisa at August 29, 2006 04:17 PMfunny, i keep thinking about the sandals i bought in black... i'm wearing my red ones today. i love them so!
Posted by: joy at August 29, 2006 05:32 PM