New York City Revisited

My daughter Scarlett who is 14 had not been to NYC so the March school break seemed to be an ideal time to introduce her to the wonders of the city that never sleeps. We took a 6:30 am flight out of Toronto on a Tuesday morning and were on the ice at Rockefeller Center by 9am. After an hour or so skating we headed up to the top of the rock for some panoramic views of the city. Next was an early lunch at the Carnegie Deli where the sandwiches are too wide to fit into a normal human mouth. A sunny day invited us to walk the 20 or so ... (more)

Paramount Hotel
Charming boutique hotel conveniently locate on W. 46th St. between...

Broadway
Newstand somehow manages to draw attention amid the glare.

Subway System
NYC is easy to travel about in. Two round trip subway fares cost $7.

Macy's
Corner of 34th & 6th, still alive just before midnight on a Thursday.

Empire State Building
A very striking lobby.

Chrysler Building
The spire is particularly elegant when illuminated at night.

Manhattan
Looking northwest from the observation deck of the empire state building.

Chrysler Building
Simply one of the most beautiful buildings anywhere.

Chrysler Building
Opulent art deco entrance.

Manhattan landmarks
Grand Central Station on 42nd St. and the spire of the Chrysler...

NYC Public Library
Gorgeous beaux arts style building that was hosting an interesting exhibit on...

NYC Public Library
Beautiful interior reading room.

Chrysler Building
My favourite NYC building as seen from 42nd St. near Bryant Park.

Broadway
Cabs are abundant and an economical choice for crossing Manhattan.

Neil Simon Theater
Hairspray proved to be an enjoyable diversion with a stellar cast including...

Greenwich Village
Street traffic outside a venerable jazz mecca.

Greenwich Village
Typical streetscape near Washington Square.

Washington Sq.
Streetscape just north of the park.

Washington Sq.
Landmark arch, its majesty somewhat diminished by surrounding...

Washington Sq.
A vibrant downtown park that attracts buskers and strollers.

Broadway
Typical building of lower manhattan.

Broadway
Busy section in Soho district.

Soho
Typical streetfront facades.

Wall St.
The majestic NYSE building.

Wall St.
The neoclassical federal building.

Financial district.
A bear would have been more appropriate in March/08.

Customs House
Beautiful structure at the foot of Broadway.

Battery Park
September 11th memorial featuring a sculpture from the world trade...

Battery Park
Ms. Libertys awaiting photo sessions with tourists.

Lower Manhattan
Skyscrapers seen from Battery Park.

Skyline
Lower Manhattan waterfront as seen from the Staten Island ferry. A...

46th St.
Fantastic Cuban restaurant in midtown. Mighty fine mojitos and excellent slow...

Skyline
A view from the Statn Island ferry...apparently runs all night so a sunrise...

Miss Liberty
Obligatory shot of the statue from the Staten Island ferry.

Havana Central
Inviting sounds of Cuban music greet you at the door of this fine 46th St....

Staten Islamd ferry.
A view of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges.

Ellis Island
"Bring us your tired,your hungry, your poor huddled masses"..the...

Miss Liberty
Another view in NY harbour.

Ferry terminal
This historic landmark is no longer in use but is protected by...

Central Park
The buildings along Central Park South glowing in the morning light.

Central Park
Belvedere Castle and Central Park West apartment building in...

Central Park.
A true urban oasis that at first light is quite tranquil.

Lincoln Center.
The balconies during intermission at a performance of La Traviata by the...

Lincoln Center
Home to the Metropolitan Opera.

Midtown.
Busy street traffic near Lincoln Center.

The Hilton Theater.
For fans of Mel Brooks this musical comedic tour de force will leave you in...

Paramount Hotel
Yours truly taking a photo of the weather report outside the elevators.

Spanish Harlem
This restaurant on E. 106th between Lexington and Third was...

Puero Rican cuisine
Rice and beans, goat stew and a side of sauted plantains for me, superbly...

Metropolitan Museum of Art
One can spend an entire day here in awe of its remarkable collection.

Metropolitan museum of Art
Seen by first light during an early morning run.

Central Park
The tranquility of first light.

Natural History Museum
The imposing lobby of the American Museum of Natural History. Everybody loves...

Central Park
Reflections of Central Park South at dawn.

Natural History Museum
A decent dinosaur collection here.

Central Park
Tranquility of daybreak.

Natural History Museum
Impressive facade of a fantastic museum.

Central Park West
This street offers a beautiful streetscape of elegant apartment complexes.

Central Park West
More elegant architecture.

Central Park West
It would be nice to check out the rooftop garden.

Central Park West
A nice whimsical banner.

Near Columbus Circle
A dazzling globenear the southwest corner of Central Park.

Trump Tower
Near Columbus Circle.

Carnegie Deli
An institution on 7th Avenue...smoked meat comes stacked high here with nice...

Rockefeller Center
A view southwest from the Top of the Rock.

Rockefeller Center
A view northwest from the top of the rock.

Rockefeller Center
A view of the density of midtown looking south from the top of the rock.

Rockefeller Center
Looking south at the Empire Stae Building from the top of the rock.

Rockefeller Center
A favourite for tourists, top of the rock.

Rockefeller Center
Looking south to lower Manhattan beyond the Empire State Building.

Rockefeller Center
Beautiful art deco homage to wisdom.

Central Park South
Looking east at first light.

Rockefeller Center
Prometheus overlooking the skating rink. A great place to get the...

Broadway
Around Times Square.

Subway System
Scarlett pleased with her bargain hunting in Soho.

Lincoln Center
Intermission at La Traviata.

Cafe Fiorello
Nice restaurant for a pre-opera meal.

Lincoln Center
By the marquis prior to a night at the opera.

Carnegie Deli
Scarlett relaxing...not showing the sandwich because it would have...

Rockefeller Center
Joining the steel workers.

Rockefeller Center
Doing well just to stay upright after an early morning flight.

Rockefeller Center
Scarlett testing out the ice.

article published 03/19/2008

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