D.R. & I went to NYC Saturday-Wednesday during his spring break. It was a lot of fun. We had both never been before so naturally we wanted to see all the sights. We stayed in Times Square at the DoubleTree. D.R. requested a high up room so we could have a good view. We started out Saturday by just walking around. Walking was the main way we got around. There is so much to see down every street but boy were our legs tired by dinner time. We visited the Empire State Building, took the Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty, walked through the financial district, took a picture with the bull, visited the World Trade Center Memorial museum next to Ground Zero, saw two broadway shows (Mamma Mia and Guys & Dolls), visited grand central station, the UN, strolled through central park and ate a hotdog, and snuck in some shopping inbetween :). And of course the food was awesome. We ate NY pizza (thin crust is the bomb). I like it super thin so I can fold it over and eat it. :) We made our way down to Little Italy and China town to sample the fare. Both amazing! Anyone we goes to NY has to eat in those two places. We also found a great little sushi restaurant right off Broadway called Aoki. It was such a cool place and great sushi! Our last night we ate Brazilian and man oh man what a feast. Tons of juicy steak, yuca (brazilian root thing... taste like french fry), platanos, black beans, and rice. Oh and some yummy passion mango juice. It was worth the ticket.
On Sunday night we went to a church service at Hunter College where Tim Keller speaks to college students (mainly). It was a blessing to fellowship with other believers in a city so filled with materialism and seemingly hopeless people. Tim Keller pastors Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. He helped me study Galatians. :)
I will never forget this trip with my husband. It was so exciting and special. I definitely want to come back (maybe with some girls so I can shop more and see more Broadway :))
Grace? Betty? any takers?
