I Love New York Travel

I wasn’t the only crazy person taking a photo of this store! lol. It’s the Apple Store in Manhattan. I SO wanted to go in and look around. But I was loaded with a few heavy bags and backpacks, and on my way to the train. I knew they wouldn’t let me in unless they checked every bag… and I really didn’t want to go through all that. Rats.

Two Asian girls were giggling and snapping photos of the store, too. They then ran off to catch the bus that had stopped on the street. I walked and walked and walked…. for MILES. I lost weight while down there, because I walked so much. Last time I lived in NYC, I lost weight then, too. All that walking is so good. It doesn’t seem like a chore because there is always something to see or do. Going to NYC is the best way how to reduce belly fat, believe me! I can’t wait to go again! And this time, I’m DEFINITELY packing lightly and seeing the Apple Store!

Went to New York a few weeks ago. I spent lots of time wandering the streets, snapping photos. Unfortunately, I’d chosen to carry my cheapo Fuji point-and-shoot camera. New York City was like a steamy tropical jungle, and despite it’s Asian name, the camera did NOT like the atmosphere at all. It went wonky on me from time to time. I very much regret leaving my better camera at home.

Anyway, as I walked along 59th Avenue, a long line of horses, carriages, and their masters awaited customers. I wondered how long this business has been going on in New York. Since the very beginnings, perhaps? Business seemed slow. I guess maybe after 300 years of horses/carriages on the street, maybe people prefer taxis? I felt sorry for those poor creatures. Some stomped their feet in impatience. They deserve to be out in the country, running wild and getting the best ab workout that hay can provide (yes, I read Black Beauty as a child). Poor horses. The city life is a tough one.

Yes, that really does read 120+ degrees.

Whoa.

Of course, the air temperature isn’t *really* 120 degrees. But my thermometer is situated on the hot side of the house, with asphalt at the back and the side of the house. How I detest the asphalt parking lots that surround us. It is BLAZING hot here. I have planted a few trees, but they are slow growing. *sigh* I’ve also started laying down sod onto the asphalt, as I remove it from the garden beds that I expand every year. That’s slow going, too. I don’t really know what else to do to make the property cooler.

But it’s HOT at the back of the house. My poor new vinyl window has expanded with the heat, and slides open with some difficulty. Yow. I’ll have to install an awning over it; that, or invest in vinyl wrinkle fillers or something…. I can’t wait until this heat wave is over. Even after a totally soggy June, 90-100 degree temps is a BIT much right now.

Looking forward to October! :D