Monday

Flying last night when we should have been blogging, so now we are playing catch-up.  This was the view from our balcony on our last morning in NYC.  Clear and sunny and much less windy than the previous two days---perfect for walking around Midtown!

We left the apartment about 10:00 AM and passed by the NY Times Building on the way to drop off our luggage for the day.

 

 Times Square in the morning.

MetroCard Bike.  New Yorkers are very creative.

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We approached the Chrysler Building on Lexington Ave.

It was reflected in the building across the street.

Inside, the famous elevator doors and "rouge flame" Moroccan marble walls.

 Then, on to Grand Central Terminal....

And yes, they still have trains there!

We had coffee by Joe.

The New York Public Library is currently undergoing a 3-year renovation in preparation for its 100-year anniversary in 2011, so much of the building was covered in sheeting.  However, you can still see Patience and Fortitude guarding the entrance.

Inside, the 3rd floor Reading Room was most impressive.

Sharon finally found a scarf!

Bryant Park is located right behind the New York Public Library.  It is an oasis in the midst in the city. 

Many New Yorkers take advantage. 

While there, we viewed some interesting performance-installation art by Kate Gilmore called  Walk the Walk.  You'll have to ask us about that one.

The outdoor Reading Room is a fixture at Bryant Park.  It was started during the depression for those who were out of work and without a permanent address.  It is staffed by volunteers of the New York Public Library.

About 2:00 PM, we took the subway from Bryant Park down to Katz's Delicatessen for lunch.

We missed the treat on our first night in town, but we were not about to go home without it.

 

Katz's did not disappoint!

After lunch, it was time for one last subway ride to go get our luggage and head out to JFK.  What a week in the wonder city!  Hope you have enjoyed our blog.

S & G