9/11 Memorial

The timing of this post is actually a coincidence.  On the last day of the trip I went to visit to the 9/11 Memorial. 

In the ground where the twin towers stood are two big holes that are fountains and serve as reminder of what happened on that historic day in 2001.  September 11, 2001, has left a permanent scar on my memory.  What had been a very fun trip to NYC, was marred by this tragic day.

Kinky Boots

Well...this totally blew me away!  I purchased a ticket for this Tony Award winning show thinking it was all about shoes and boots and little did I know that there is a moral to the story.

When the ensemble came out at curtain call, I was one of the first people on my feet.  That is so not me.

I even stayed after the show and waited by the stage door to meet members of the cast.  I was totally thrilled to meet Billy Porter and to get his autograph.

If you're in New York and only have time to see one show, make it Kinky Boots!  It's a show with a  sole.

 

Scenes from a Saturday Night in NYC

Fun times on a Saturday night in NYC.

I realized earlier today that I have all of my posts out of order.  That's what happens when you get old.  So...

Really this should have been posted before the Sunday photos but anywho.

The 2nd photo is Tall Todd smoking a cigar as the big bottle of Grey Goose is sparkling.  I have never seen a sparkler of that size!

We were at Ava Lounge on top of Dream NYC.  The bright lights is Times Square in the distance.  After the rooftop party ended, I ended up in Times Square.  That part of NYC always puts me in a trance.  While standing there, I met three people from Holland.  It definitely is the crossroads of America.

Wishing Tall Todd a happy 50th Birthday!

Sunday Scenes in NYC

Here are some photos as I walked the strolled the streets of NYC on Sept. 1, 2013.

I went to Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral.  I've been there before so I was a little surprised when I saw all of the exterior and interior scaffolding.  The cathedral is going through a major renovation.  It was a bit of a maze to get through the church and it was difficult to hear because of the fans circulating air.  It is one of my favorite churches.

I also strolled past Saks Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and back through Times Square to get to The Paramount Hotel.

The day also included a quick stroll through The Guggenheim Museum.