Friday, August 24, 2012

NYC


With the 2 kids in tow, we were not expecting much in terms of taking in the city sights. Earplugs on arrival at the apartment set us up for the city that never sleeps!
















Something to do with the kids through early afternoon followed by recharge time for kids while adults got to do their own worked out nicely as we went through 3 museums in as many days. We only did select portions that would hold BigC's attention too and there's definitely more to go back to. BigC got chided for touching an exhibit at Modern Art - her first lesson. The History museum despite being plagued by kids was very stroller unfriendly - long lines at elevators and miles of steps to climb! LilC gave a couple of fashion photographers a run before they called quits.






At the MET, we took in the elaborate stained glass/mosaic art by Tiffany, lots of Monets/VanGoghs/Picassos. While i am drawn to landscapes in general, VanGogh was a revelation and i loved the texture/depth in his landscapes - esp the village and wheat-fields.
The kids unwound at Central Park and is just amazing that its in the heart of the city - very much like the local ForestPark  and Cubbon-Park in Bangalore but to the nth degree. Being Restaurant week, tried a couple of restaurants - the snooty Artisanal and uber-friendly Caffe Grazie (with a romantic novel plot unraveling right there...worth going back). For everyday sustenance, right next door was Kati-roll. BigC's much awaited ferry ride to see Dame Liberty had to be put on hold due to weather and when we did make it, it was a perfect day. The throngs of people that the ferries unloaded onto the island had to be seen to be believed - brought back images of Tirupati.




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