Another item on our bucket list was breakfast at a New York deli. So off we went aiming for one of two, the Stage Door Deli and Carnegie Deli. The Stage Door Deli on Seventh was one that dad and I went to 6 years ago where the waitress figured I wanted potatoes and there was no telling her otherwise. However we soon found out it has closed/relocated. So Carnegie Deli it was.
Sitting surrounded by photos of celebrities, we ordered our big American breakfast. For those who don't know about the Carnegie Deli, they take big to a new level. So as you can imagine we didn't finish our breakfast (although the waitress was insisting we eat up or take it with us).
We got out of there without a doggy bag and set off on the 30 block walk up to the Met. Instead of walking up 5th avenue we decided to take the scenic route through Central Park.
Central Park was alive with colour and sound as family, kids, runners, cyclists and people in horse drawn carriages enjoyed the awesome weather.
As we were crossing one road, we found out that the local squirrels seem to understand the road rules when one started to cross however suddenly went back to the sidewalk to wait for a proper break in the traffic. Squirrels were everywhere and definitely friendly. I filmed one that came so close I was convinced it was going to start to climb up me!
At The Met we plotted our time there and tried to work out the map. We had a few exhibitions we wanted to see and decided to start at the top and move down. For those who have been to The Met you will understand, those who haven't....... Take a compass, water and a packed lunch just in case you get lost! The Met is a maze of rooms over 3 floors and it is very possible to get caught turning one way and coming out the other.
After seeing the red Carpet at the Metropolitan Costume Ball, I was interested in the Punk to Couture display and the clothing was incredible. Not a lot I would wear however I definitely appreciated it.
We found the Civil War displays and a few modern art exhibitions (after a few wrong turns).
After the Met we went to eat at the Boathouse however no luck. There was at least an hour wait. So it was time to go home and my usual afternoon nap (wonder if work will allow me to continue that habit when I get back....)
The play for the night was chosen before we started the trip on a recommendation from Neil and Pat, and it actually won Best Play at this year's Tony Awards. It was also one that mum had some difficulty in getting the name right. So we were off to see..
No wait....
Vanya and Sonya and Marsha and Spike!
This comedy starred David Hyde Pierce and Sigourney Weaver and 4 of the actors were nominated for Tony Awards. It was a great show and definitely deserved the accolades.
Home time with the knowledge that we only really have one full day left......
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