NYC ILY

Although this was not my first trip to New York there was something about this time that was so much unlike the others. For the first time I truly felt the magic of the big apple. The tall skyscrapers, the dog walkers, the nannies - I soaked in all the elements. Truly taking in each moment.
 
As you know my mom and sister and I took a redeye flight to NYC on 9/11. Not the best date to fly but everything was alright. We flew Jet Blue so having a TV screen helped the time pass some. I also was able to catch some shuteye while flying. When we touched down we met up with my other sister, Jennifer, who had flown in on a redeye from Orange County.
My aunt & uncle live on the Upper East Side and were kind enough to offer their apartment to us while they were vacationing in Italy.
 
Once we arrived we took a quick nap to recharge for the day. This day turned out to be very hot and very humid. We grabbed lunch at J.G. Melon which receives good reviews but I was not that impressed to be honest. We then stopped at a local bakery and indulged in some macaroons.
 
Right after lunch it started to
d.o.w.n.p.o.u.r
So we decided to head back to the apartment to wait out the storm. It quickly passed and we decided to head over to Central Park.
We stopped and took some photos by the famous Loeb Boathouse Restaurant and I was imagining 27 Dresses all the while. Since it was still a little muddy in places we walked only a short distance and headed back to the apartment. We were meeting my cousin for dinner and dancing later that evening so we needed to go home and spruce up.
We headed out to the Meatpacking District (which quickly and fiercely stole my heart!) and had tapas at Flor De Sol. The ambiance was awesome and the other plus was a major storm had begun outside. Lightning, thunder and pouring rain!
 
After dinner my sister Danielle, my cousin Kathy and I all headed Gaslight Lounge. We had a drink there and then decided to head to somewhere more lively. So my cousin led us to STK and we had a blast! We danced (and drank) until late into the night. When we cabbed back to the apartment I fell asleep on an uninflated mattress! Thank you alcohol.
 
The next morning I woke up rather grouchy and slightly hungover. But I had no option but to rally. So one Gatorade later we were on the subway.
We spent this day at my grandpas house in Maspeth, NY walking to his house I saw this
Squad 288 and hazmat 1 lost 18 firefighters on 9/11. 12 years later there are still reminders all over the city. It's truly heartbreaking. These same men are the men who saved my grandfather when he had a heart attack all those years ago. 

The following day we would be visiting the 9/11 memorials and those were absolutely incredible.
More to come tomorrow!
 

15 comments

  1. ohhhh i can't even see pics of the loeb boathouse restaurant without wanting to pop in the 27 dresses DVD! what a movie! ;)

    those 9/11 memorials are sweet and heartbreaking at the same time.

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  2. Loving the recap! While you were there I was in your neck of the woods!

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  3. Looks like you had a blast! Thanks for sharing!!

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  4. Looks like so much fun!! Isn't the meatpacking district just the best?! I love it!

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  5. So glad you had such a great time in NYC! I missed you here on the blog though!

    xxx
    Jaclyn
    http://www.loveandbellinis.com

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  6. So far your trip sounds like it was so much fun! That's awesome you have family there so you can visit whenever you want! Can't wait to read more about your trip!

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  7. Sounds like SO much fun! I always wanted to go to NYC on a girls trip so we could whop it up! Sounds like you had so much fun!!

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  8. I definitely miss NYC! My husband's cousin works at Firehouse 10 just down the street from the WTC. He wasn't there on 9/11 yet, but it still gives me chills thinking about that possibility.

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  9. Dang, I am so jealous of your trip!
    That's so nice that you didn't have to pay for a hotel! More spending money for you ;D

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  10. These pictures are absolutely perfect! I have always wanted to visit NYC! :)
    xo TJ

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  11. Looks like you had an amazing time! I have always wanted to go to NYC! We are hoping we get stationed up there at some point so we can check it out!

    XOXO
    Chelsea
    http://anchorsaweigh-ouradventure.blogspot.com/

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  12. i have never been to nyc but it looks like so much fun! i have always wanted to go!

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  13. Looks like a great time! I love the Meatpacking District too..Can't wait to see more - and glad you are back! :)

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  14. Ah! I used to go to the boathouse every weekend! I miss NYC!

    I am glad you girls had a great time :)

    Nicole

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  15. Love the boathouse!! Crazy to be there on 9/11 - hard to not think about that day so many years ago!

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