NYC...the wish, the dream, the reality...Part II

On to day 3.

The climate was vastly different from the previous 2 days. We wake to a drizzly rain and the expected 50's! Out come the Ugg's. Hooray! Seriously though. It was almost like we visited 2 different cities in 2 different seasons while we were there. Loved it.

After our traditional Starbucks stop, it was back on the Subway to head Uptown! Now when you step off a subway and this is the sign that greets you, you tend to get a little tachycardic. Holy shiz, we're about to see Central Park!

And then there it was...
I had heard that this park was magical, quiet, majestic, lush etc. It lived up up to all of this and more. Here are a few of my favorites. You could literally walk this park all day long. So many wonderful iconic things to see.
 

Belvedere Castle...

 Bow Bridge...

 and musicians everywhere...

After a lovely stroll through the park we furthered our adventure to the Metropolital Museum of Art

We had brunch at a little French Restaurant with a snooty French owner-waiter. Business would be better if you weren't such a Jack Ass dude! Seriously. So New York.

Then we were off to the Guggenheim to view the Picasso exhibit!

Being thoroughly educated on the life of Pablo, we were ready to hit Madison Avenue for some 'Big Girl Shopping'. Dropping a large amount of money on a purchase in the Upper East Side has always been a part of my NYC dream. We visited several high end shop, but I knew I had hit pay load when we waltzed into Tory Burch. Beautiful colors that popped greeted us. Sales girls singing, us being offered a job when we were spotted straightening a rug in the hallway, it was all a magical combination of everything right. I perused the store a bit until my eyes rested upon a little fuschia beauty that begged to be mine. Here she is... I call her Ella.

 Happy, Happy Shopper!

And this is her previous happy home on Madison Avenue. Isn't it shiny?

On to our next shopping stop... Tiffany's!

Lynsey and I are both grateful recipients of a few Tiffany items, but since she's a 'Big Girl' now she wanted to make her own purchase. Here she is with the salesman wrapping it up in that perfect little blue box.

 And at the storefront. Dream realized. Check.

That evening we ran into a few other cool things we weren't necessarily looking for...

Radio City Music Hall

 Magnolia Bakery (I highly recommend the banana pudding, in a to go container, to be enjoyed late at night from your hotel room)

 Last day...sigh. Up and at em! Our last day was filled with last minute stops as we needed to depart from the airport by 4:00 PM. We subway'd it to Levain Bakery for legendary Chocolate chip walnut cookies. (worth it)

Went to afternoon tea at Radiance...

Shopping at the Uniqlo flagship store. Trust me, you WILL hear more about this company coming soon. NYC is a bit ahead of Utah when fashion is considered. When you hear about it you can say I told you when...

Our time had come to an end. We had 45 minutes to spare so we chose to spend it quietly, getting one last cocktail at the Marriott lounge.

We rehashed our whirlwind trip. Talked about what we would do if we came again. Agreed that we would not change a thing about it. It was perfection in every way. Even waking up to no hot water because the boiler had gone out was somehow just part of the experience! It was a once in a lifetime trip. We realize we are so lucky to have experienced it. We <3 nyc="nyc" p="p">

I love you Sista. You are my traveling soul mate of the female variety. Next stop... Paris! ;-)