NYC

Last Wednesday at this time found N and I in the City, celebrating his birthday.



We began our day at Obscura Antiques. I had heard of the shop, but didn't know its full significance until N told me it is the location of the show Oddities (I am hopeless when it comes to knowing what is on TV). Anyway, the shop owner was very friendly and happy to answer any questions N had as he geeked out over all the treasures: taxidermies, shrunken heads, carnival masks. Very cool.



I wanted to go here for lunch soooo badly, but it wasn't open and we couldn't find the hours. I'm working on a project that involves Luchadors so eating here would have been very inspiring. Oh well. I got my Mexican wrestling fix at Love Shine NYC a colorful shop full of Dia de los Muertos imagery. Picked up some sweet postcards. The owner of this shop was also very friendly (who says New Yorkers are rude?).

Graffitti! One of N's top ten movies of all time.

This is where we actually had lunch. Juicy burgers and hearty brew. Just what we needed for a mid-day break!

Then we found a secret garden...

..and an Italian Plummer.

After some more walking (and free hummus samples!) we stopped into Strand, 18 miles of books, y'all. Next time you are there, see if you can find the letterbox.

After that we went to Central Park. The sun came out gilding the cherry blossoms! Very romantic, to be sure. We found an Egyptian obelisk and visited Alice. Then it was off to meet a friend for Happy Hour.

Following that, we had a lovely Wine Education Class at Morrell. Their wine specialist did me a huge solid by allowing N and I to switch our class to that Wednesday instead of the original date I purchased tickets for (yesterday). He totally didn't have to (it was my dumb fault for buying tickets during a school week!), but he did and we were so grateful. He was also very knowledgeable and approachable. So thanks, Morrell Wine Shop! Side note-we had some AMAZING cheeses. I have been trying not to eat dairy, but there was no way I could resist and it was SO worth it.

Totally the best day ever.