Once we came home from Emma and Scott’s wedding in August, we packed up the house and moved back to the States in September (for a little while at least). We headed to the Washington D.C. area for our intensive French language class.
Soon after we got here, we learned there was a little one on the way. Nevertheless, we wanted to make the most of our time in the US, or as the French say we could profiter. So, we headed up to the great American city, New York .. twice. The first was over Columbus Day weekend and again over Martin Luther King Jr weekend. This post is a melange of the images from those trips.
Although this image is from our second trip, the Guggenheim Art Museum is an architectural masterpiece. Designed by a Wisconsin son, Frank Lloyd Wright, it soars out of 5th Avenue. It’s my favorite piece by the man who was named best American Architect by the American Institute of Architects.
Central Park is a great place to take a stroll.
Anna snuck up behind me…
We also happened upon a parade during Columbus Day Weekend. These women represented Uruguay.
It takes a lot to control the huge volume of traffic in the city. New York’s finest were doing a great job.
Love was in the air … and on the street.
Radio City is always fun to see.
Times Square always seems to be a-buzz with activity.
On both trips we had the opportunity to meet up with our friends John and Gee. They joined us for a Broadway show and we joined them for a delicious brunch and trendy market. Each meeting is accentuated by great conversation. We look forward to hosting them in France.
John captured this image for us.
After the show (In the Heights … which, by the way, we HIGHLY recommend) we went to 30 Rockefeller Plaza to check out the skating rink.
The fountains are also pretty nice at 30 Rock.
The Top of the Rock had an amazing view and inspires an Empire State of Mind.
Central Park at night is like a void in the cityscape. The George Washington Bridge in the background.
Times Square was aglow.
No, we didn’t go back for another safari. This is in the New York Natural History Museum.
The exhibit on Native American nations was very well done. This canoe was one of my favorites.
The life size blue whale was also unique.
Or a chimp,
I always love seeing gems. Anna … not quite as much, but doesn’t mind receiving them.
A star sapphire.
Another image of the home of the Rockettes.
I had forgotten how amazing the Metropolitan Museum of Art was. We began the visit with some wine, cheese, classical music and finished with a phenomenal collection of art from around the world.
The hall of statues was full of classical and modern masterpieces alike.
The mighty Perseus.
The Guggenheim again.
Rockefeller Plaza was great when shrouded by clouds.
So, that covers our trips to New York City. We really enjoyed our time there and look forward to making it back soon for more show, museums and city life.
Until the next adventure…
–Jim
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