My first day in NYC was like being in a vast ocean, adrift yet so curious. I had landed on a Thursday morning and after spending two hours in the immigration queue finally got out of the JFK International Airport. Much to my dismay and frustration my cellphone was not working. I couldn't find any network and this after two calls to my Vodafone service to ensure that my roaming has been activated! Distraught, I frantically looked for hubby's familiar face in the crowds waiting for the friends and family some with placards and others with a smile, for he had promised to pick me up. Not that I couldn't have made my way on my own to the hotel, I did have the address. But my loving and protective hubby (M) wouldn't have it that way.
Came across this grand structure which was the United States Post Office, and like many, I too rested on its steps for a while and watched the world rush by.
This life size sculpture caught my eye. Attached on this truck, these men atop a bar, do they peak to you? It seemed to me that these men were watching from above the madness that the Times Square night was offering. Called the "Lunchtime on a Skyscraper - A Tribute to America's Heroes" this sculpture made by Sergio Furnari shows the real Americans - the immigrant construction workers who work hard to make the city look like the big, bold, beautiful city of New York.
So after a few minutes we met :) and yes the special hug followed and we hopped on to the subway to our hotel. An hour and a half later with M in office, I ventured out on the buzzing streets. What, jet lag you ask? Now, that had to be put off for a few more hours! ;)
It was a sunny sunny day!!
With no aim in mind and no map in hand, I walked on...
Came across this grand structure which was the United States Post Office, and like many, I too rested on its steps for a while and watched the world rush by.
And then there was the historic Hotel Chelsea. This Manhattan landmark has been home to some very famous personalities including forever 'blowin in the wind' Bob Dylan, Russel Brand, Uma Thurman (who also acted in one of the movies inspired by this hotel 'Chelsea Walls'), two of the greatest American writers Mark Twain and O. Henry, and many more.
After a little more wandering I sat down for a 1$ slice of Chesse Pizza. Everything is huge in New York, and especially so the food servings. With a happy tummy and few more hours before M got back, I headed to the hotel to catch up on some sleep.
The evening was filled with roaming around in the twinkling Times Square.
This life size sculpture caught my eye. Attached on this truck, these men atop a bar, do they peak to you? It seemed to me that these men were watching from above the madness that the Times Square night was offering. Called the "Lunchtime on a Skyscraper - A Tribute to America's Heroes" this sculpture made by Sergio Furnari shows the real Americans - the immigrant construction workers who work hard to make the city look like the big, bold, beautiful city of New York.
Strolling lazily, we found ourselves in front of the 30 Rockefeller Center. The bronze-gold statue of the Greek legend, Prometheus was breathtaking.
"Prometheus, teacher in every art, brought the fire that hath proved to mortals a mean to mighty ends." says the inscription behind on the wall.
Almost midnight, we searched for a place to eat and found a quaint Italian joint not far from our hotel. Bliss!! You can tell from my smile! ;)
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