On the Tuesday we hit the streets of New York City as soon as the stores opened.
We had some things we wanted to check out and get on this trip. Wille wanted sunglasses and second hand stuff, preferably army related. I was on the hunt for a bag. We had a couple of addresses for army/navy surplus stuff but unfortunately both Kaufman and Galaxy were closed the week after Easter.
Kaufman was our only stop in midtown but after realizing they were closed we decided to take a quick walk over to Times Square, because we were so close by.
At Times Square we saw banners about a Harry Potter Exhibition at Discovery. We hadn’t heard about it beforehand and it turned out it was the very last week it was up so of course we went to see it. It was so great to see so many of the original costumes and props from the films. Photos weren’t allowed inside but we did snap this in the foyer before leaving. Oh, and also a wand was purchased. You never get too old for HP.
We did A LOT of walking during our stay. It was pretty cold and super windy but sunny. Here we’re in Washington Square Park.
Spring was late in New York, same as back home, but there was no snow and the Magnolias were just about to open. Beautiful.
Several pit stops a day were made at Starbucks. I had latte and Wille had juice and on this occasion we also had the giant chocolate chunk cookies. Oh, and internet!
I love the streets of New York city.
Stay tuned for day 3 tomorrow.
Hi Benita
Will you share the adresses for the army-related stuff? I am going to NYC with my two teenage sons this July and I m sure they would love to go to places like that.
Thank you for a great blog.
Best, Ulla from Denmark
Posted by: [email protected] | April 10, 2013 at 02:30 AM
On Monday I have a separate post coming up with the shopping we did and I'll add the stores that were closed in it for you!
Posted by: Carlos | April 10, 2013 at 02:40 AM
A wand was purchased?! SO COOL.
Posted by: Judith | April 10, 2013 at 02:51 AM
Love your pics from this trip!
Posted by: Maja | April 10, 2013 at 03:16 AM
Thank you! I decided to bring my DSLR after all. Super heavy to carry around all day but worth it in the end :).
Posted by: Carlos | April 10, 2013 at 03:22 AM
Great photos - I'm loving this daily dairy of your trip. thanks
Posted by: Susan | April 10, 2013 at 03:31 AM
Great photos Benita. And, wow, stumbling on the HP exhibit...cool!
Posted by: Carin | April 10, 2013 at 03:47 AM
I am enjoying your report from New York. Great photos.
If Wille is a big Harry Potter fan, I recommend the Worner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour in London, UK. I took my daughter there last spring and it was FANTASTIC! She wrote a guest post about it on my blog:
http://polonicahomeagain.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-world-of-harry-potter-swiat-harrego.html
Posted by: Zosia | April 10, 2013 at 04:47 AM
sorry you had such cold weather...we have skipped Spring entirely and have gone right into Summer. It was 80 F (26.6 C) today, and I actually wore sandals. (and Starbucks IS good for pit stops...but much better coffee is to be found elsewhere...)
Posted by: rebeccaNYC | April 10, 2013 at 04:47 AM
It looks awesome!
Posted by: Carlos | April 10, 2013 at 04:56 AM
Benita, if Wille wants to go, please look at the Worner Bros website http://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/ . You need to book tickets in advance. All info is on the website.
The trip is well worth it. I like HP, but was never a huge fan, and this exhibit blew me away. We spent most of the day there and had a great time.
Posted by: Zosia | April 10, 2013 at 05:01 AM
Better coffee? Where? I visit NYC frequently and would love to know of a place the locals like better than the ubiquitous SBUX.
Posted by: Christine | April 10, 2013 at 07:39 AM
Looks like a wonderful trip! NYC and London are cities that have it all imho. I love the serendipity in trips where you find things like the Harry Potter exhibit. That's all part of the flow!
Posted by: Maureen | April 10, 2013 at 08:30 AM
Great photos! I especially love the one of Kaufman's, with that woman walking in high heels in the right hand corner. Great compostition!
Posted by: Karin | April 10, 2013 at 08:48 AM
Your photos are lovely. I wish I had your eye & skill. I particularly love the one at W 28th Street & Avenue of the Americas. Looking forward to the rest of the trip.
Posted by: Kristin | April 10, 2013 at 08:51 AM
Yes! That woman makes the photo!!!
Posted by: Lisa | April 10, 2013 at 12:54 PM
Aw, too bad the Army Surplus stores were closed, but the HP exhibit sounds fab! That photo of Kaufman with the woman about to exit the frame? O.M.G! Awesome!!
Posted by: Lisa | April 10, 2013 at 12:55 PM
Beautiful pix of NYC. I'm curious though... you said you ususally try to stick to a LCHF diet. What is that?
Love your blog, Natasha
Posted by: natasha | April 10, 2013 at 02:12 PM
It's Low Carb High Fat. The low carb side works fine for me but I'm struggling a bit with the high fat of which I'm probably not eating enough of :)
Posted by: Carlos | April 10, 2013 at 02:50 PM
Lovely pics, there´s just something about those grand cities..! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | April 10, 2013 at 03:14 PM
NYC is pretty big, Christine, so it depends on the neighborhood, and everyone has their favorites of course. (Up here in Harlem, we have the Chipped Cup betwn 148 and 149 on Broadway...Lincoln Center has BreadSoul on Broadway around 63rd) Really any small artisanal coffee shop (keep your eyes peeled, you'll start noticing them everywhere) would serve you a better cup of coffee. And if you see a "Mud Truck" parked anywhere...well, there you go, you're all set.
Posted by: rebeccaNYC | April 10, 2013 at 07:23 PM
But you do remember, the wand chooses the wizard, Mrs. Larsson.
Posted by: Robert | April 11, 2013 at 05:24 PM
:)
Posted by: Carlos | April 11, 2013 at 05:28 PM
Love it - thanks!
Posted by: Christine | April 12, 2013 at 09:28 AM
I know it's been said, but your pictures are really lovely. I pinned your image of the empire state building so I can share it with my art students.
Posted by: tia | April 14, 2013 at 11:33 PM
I hope you don't mind!
Posted by: tia | April 14, 2013 at 11:34 PM
No problem :)
Posted by: Carlos | April 15, 2013 at 02:25 AM