nyc, day 3, oct 5th

monday started chilly and windy but sunny. we walked the few blocks up from our hotel to this building. every time i've gone there before there's been a very long line, not now, maybe it was us being there bright and early. oh, they've hiked up the tickets from $13 to $20. they have made some improvements but $20 is a bit steep






view down to macy's







so much for anonymity







view to north







this birdy liked to pose for pics







lunch from street cart, his was sweet italian sausage roll







mine was falafel, which was way tastier than any falafel i've tasted before







city of new york has made some changes on broadway around macy's, so much better for pedestrians, looks almost european...







another view of empire state building







certain someone had to take a nap in the afternoon, i headed out and about and found myself at union square green market. this stand had dozen kinds of tomatoes







herbs







we met moushi (aunt of A) for dinner at chinese mirch, appetizers: gobi manchurian (cauliflower florets with fresh ginger and garlic) and fried okra pods with smoky chili seasoning and asian vinaigrette







our entrees: crispy szechuan lamb (spicy!!!), chicken manchurian (spicy!!!) and kung pao chicken (spicy!!), everything was very tasty, my poor stomach was suffering, though







soothing dessert of green tea icecream, pecans and fried figs, hmmmm. as i've mentioned, no flash in restaurants







met life tower at night







i had eaten (nothing new) too much and i had to watch 3 episodes of law & order SUV re-runs before being able to go to bed