Silently Summing Up!

Time to fly again!

                           Awk! We haven't had any New York cheese cake yet!   Breakfast anyone?

                                                      One last visit at the library gift shop.

                                                         I definitely supported the library!

A last look out of the window  and last room check.  If I had found something it wouldn't have fit in my bag!

One more cup of coffee and something light as I felt I'd eaten about all I could during the last week.

                                                       Very tasty herb and Parmesan fries.

The weather had turned again and we were delayed leaving which made for some interesting dashes as we tried for our connecting flight out of Toronto.  But we did it and I managed to keep up and stay on my feet.  Next time I won't be dragging a carry on!  :(   I hadn't seen the welcome sign when we arrived.  It must be a sign that I will return one day! And that I would look forward to doing. :)

Divide and Conquer

Friday!

We slept in just a wee bit!  And then...   shopping!

An American Girl store.  LOL    I need to bring my grand daughters.  Only I would would buy souvenirs for my dolls first.  lol

The buildings are so interesting and inside there is lots to see.  Not quite so much to buy. ;^)

I wanted to go back the the library!  My friend wanted to buy clothes so we agreed to meet back at the hotel.

The architecture was awesome and there a display of prints that showed the artist's process very well.

Then I was hungry and I can always find the book stores.  In this case a Barnes and Noble.  :)

St Patrick's Cathedral was nearby and had been recommended as a 'must see'.

I haven't been in a lot of cathedral's and this is pretty impressive.  The outside is shrouded as the restoring continues.  I'm not sure what to think of camera's clicking at the same time as people are trying to pray.  :0

I knew there were a couple of museums close but I saw and recognized this name right close to St. Patrick's.

So I had to go in.  I made a friend and added some new things to my cosmetic bag.  Every time I apply blush  over my soon to be wrinkle free face I shall now think of NYC!  lol

Way too many books and bottles.  Would I like a ride back the hotel???   SURE!

My new friend had recommended the view from the Mandarin Hotel which is on the opposite end of Central Park.  My old friends were game and we had just the loveliest time.  A lovely memory to finish off our time.

                                              Very classy, but then it was our very last night!  

Again, blurry.  But can you see the faeries!  

That is moss with glass flowers.

The view really was amazing.  I wish I'd had more time for the park.  My bicycle driver had offered his services for our last morning but it wasn't to be.  :(

We had a relaxing walk back and again enjoyed the magic that seems to permeate New Your City.

Winding Down

Last day of the conference and the rain  returned so we had a very expensive lunch inside.  :0

But by the time the last session ended it was only overcast so we set out for the InkPad which according to my googling was a 42 minute walk.  ???  I doubted we'd arrive before closing so we called a halt and entered Ruby Tuesdays.

                                                               
                                                                      Lemonade???

Parking seems to be a universal means to generate revenue as we saw looking down during dinner!

After a spontaneous decision we took a night tour bus all over the place!

We were up top and front and centre!

                               

The tour was a whirlwind of turns and sights.  It ended in a happy blurring of fact and fantasy!

Rain, Rain go away!

We did have an eye on the weather which was why we put so much into the first few days.  The rain arrived Wednesday morning.

                                                           The rain benefits the trees.

                                                                        The grass.

                                                                     The flowers.

                                                                The rooftop gardens

                                                                     The statues.

                                                                     The animals

                                                                         The fish

                                         And those familiar birds that aren't intimidated by cars!

                                                                      The buildings

                                                                       The ponds

                                                                    The waterways                                            
                     

                                         The rain leaves a clean fresh feeling just about anywhere.

                   The highlight of the day was making our way through Times Square to attend a show.

                      The Lion King was delightful mid week treat and probably the peak of our week.