First stop was Grand Central Station. Didn't feel out of place here with my camera, lots of tourists snapping away. Reminisced about the opening GG scene with Blake arriving at the station, returning to NYC after her summer away. It certainly is grand looking, inside and out.
Next stop was the Chrysler Building, literally across the road from the station. It was really just the glimpse of art deco interior as we walked past the doors that made me realise that we'd found the building, as looking up from that angle you don't see much. The interior is a dream, you can't capture it on camera really. The facade is better viewed if you take a short walk down 42nd street. Their are some gorgeous building around this area, The Chanin Building across the road from Chrysler was also a knock-out.
Final tourist stop before our long leisurely lunch at Pure Food and Wine (review to follow) , was the New York Public Library. It is HUGE, and I really mean massive - you know I love our state library but really, it is piss-ant in comparison. My observant sister noted a 10 % discount for Librarians/educators - so we both received a discount on our purchases in the library shop. Altogether a fabulous day.
We are off tomorrow night to MomaPS1 in Long Island City for one of their 'Warm up' events - outdoor music performances from local and overseas DJs, held every weekend throughout summer. The weather has been beautiful (except for yesterday which was rainy and sticky), so we are looking forward to enjoying a balmy night out and about.
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