After our busy Thursday, we tried to take it a little easier on Friday. We strolled around the Upper East Side, seeing the wonderful shops and popping into places that looked interesting.
Dylan's Candy BarWe bought a lot of junk at Dylan's Candy Bar- but it was such a FUN place! Every candy you could possibly imagine - I bought things like Coca-Cola gummies and Jeff stuck with classic chocolates, like peanut butter cups.
Then the skies opened up, and the only store that was possible to duck into and get an umbrella was Bloomingdale's. Although we did purchase the world's BEST umbrella, I was wishing we could have maybe snagged a $5 one in Chinatown...I guess that's just how luck would have it.
I'm not sure the pic does this umbrella justice, but look at how huge it is! This is what a $50 umbrella looks like. After an hour wait, we were finally seated at Serendipity 3. Absolutely worth it, and the hype and reputation that preceeds it was completely true.
Then the skies opened up, and the only store that was possible to duck into and get an umbrella was Bloomingdale's. Although we did purchase the world's BEST umbrella, I was wishing we could have maybe snagged a $5 one in Chinatown...I guess that's just how luck would have it.
I'm not sure the pic does this umbrella justice, but look at how huge it is! This is what a $50 umbrella looks like. After an hour wait, we were finally seated at Serendipity 3. Absolutely worth it, and the hype and reputation that preceeds it was completely true.
This is what we came for- Frrrozen Hot Chocolate!!After going home to dress up a bit, we headed out to Greenwich Village to eat at one of the best restaurants in the city - Wallse. Other than the Yankees game, this was Jeff's only other request for our trip. The restaurant is rated one of the top 10 restaurants in Manhattan, and it was easy to see why. Quaint, cozy and romantic, they specialize in Austrian food. I have never had Austrian food, so I went in a little scared!
Leaving the hotel, headed to dinner.
Loved these flowers on the table- the colors and flower combination was so pretty!
Our dinner! Mine, in front, was Wiener Schnitzel, Jeff's was Oxtail (upper left), and our sides were a potato cake, and a cucumber potato salad. This food was incredible! The best part (which I didn't get a picture of, of course) was dessert! Salzburger Nockerl, which I have to learn how to cook!We left the restaurant, and walked around the most wonderful neighborhood. I could totally live there! Beautiful buildings, casual environment, friendly people, and so many dogs! Anyone who knows me, knows that my favorite show is FRIENDS. Really - I know the show maybe better than anyone. I watch it literally every night. Some people read to settle into bed, I watch an episode of the show. I watch all 10 seasons, and then start back over. So, when I found out that the apartment building was a few blocks away, we all but sprinted over there!
Saturday, we were very busy, visiting downtown Manhattan to see Ground Zero and Wall Street. We started the day by having delicious NYC bagels, and taking the Subway. Little did we know that the entire Subway schedule changes on the weekend, so we had a little trouble getting there but finally figured it out.
On the Subway- we were pros!
Outside of Trinity Church! Beautiful church, and very historic cemetery. And the Queen was here!
Corner of Broadway and Wall Street!
Freedom Tower going up
Memorial site at St. Paul's Cathedral. This is where the rescue workers came to get rest or a warm meal while they were at Ground Zero. I cried my way through this church, it was so emotional. That's a sign from Oklahoma that is still hanging there. Oh, and George Washington attended church here!
Saturday, we were very busy, visiting downtown Manhattan to see Ground Zero and Wall Street. We started the day by having delicious NYC bagels, and taking the Subway. Little did we know that the entire Subway schedule changes on the weekend, so we had a little trouble getting there but finally figured it out.
On the Subway- we were pros!
Outside of Trinity Church! Beautiful church, and very historic cemetery. And the Queen was here!
Corner of Broadway and Wall Street!
Freedom Tower going up
Memorial site at St. Paul's Cathedral. This is where the rescue workers came to get rest or a warm meal while they were at Ground Zero. I cried my way through this church, it was so emotional. That's a sign from Oklahoma that is still hanging there. Oh, and George Washington attended church here!We went to a see Chicago that night - it was a great show! It didn't come close to Wicked, but that was mainly due to the horrible singing, dancing and acting of Christie Brinkley. Oh well, half price tickets.
Our last morning we went and ate at Balthazar, a wonderful French restaurant known for it's Sunday brunch. That was all we had time for! We headed back to the hotel, packed up, and headed back home.
What an amazing trip, and a perfect start to our marriage. We can't imagine having a better time! Not only did we learn more about each other, but it was so nice to get away from wedding stress and just focus on each other. Thanks mom for sending us on the trip of a lifetime!
Our last morning we went and ate at Balthazar, a wonderful French restaurant known for it's Sunday brunch. That was all we had time for! We headed back to the hotel, packed up, and headed back home.
What an amazing trip, and a perfect start to our marriage. We can't imagine having a better time! Not only did we learn more about each other, but it was so nice to get away from wedding stress and just focus on each other. Thanks mom for sending us on the trip of a lifetime!
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