All of it. You win everything.
I didn’t expect to like you all that much. I like trees and grass and I kinda sorta have this thing about personal space. Crowds are not my favorite. And there’s this reputation that your people are rude. Yes, I realize that these are terribly judgmental statements … I’m being honest about my preconceptions.
You can imagine my surprise when I found my family falling in love with you. Hard.
All of us.
On day 1, Mayhem discovered Pie Face. She ate her weight in pie in three and a half days. Guaranteed. Her picks: pumpkin was her hands down favorite, lemon was a close second and apple crumb rounded out her top three. I’m not exaggerating when I tell you she ate pie everyday. At least twice a day. Which is why we won’t be moving to your city any time soon 😉
Hoofing it to see the sights was not something I realized would be so easy to do. But hoof it we did. We walked and walked and walked all over and enjoyed every second of it. Feeling safe the entire time. Something I wouldn’t be able to say about my own hometown.
And then we hoofed it some more. Carrying pie along with us.
Not even kind of kidding.
Told ya.
We found cultural icons flanking every path we walked.
And at the end of the day, there was pizza. Delicious, Patsy’s pizza.
There is SO much more for me to say about New York. Other things we did, other sights we saw and how very much we enjoyed the people. But for now, let’s leave it at New York – 1, Angie’s preMISconceptions – 0.
You win, Big Apple.
I follow you on Instagram and clicked on this link to read more about your adventures in The Big Apple. I grew up in NJ, lived in NYC for six years before moving to LA. I’ll always be a New Yorker at heart, and I was delighted to read about how much you loved the city. It’s a magical, majestic place with unexpected small town charm, and fashion is everyone from the streets, to store windows, to museum exhibits.
Maria
Unexpected charm is absolutely right! I was so not expecting that but cannot wait to go back and explore some more 🙂
What an amazing trip! Look at those darling pies! Yum!
They were indeed delicious …. and she did get her fill 🙂
I am so happy you enjoyed our awesome city. It is a magical place, especially through the eyes of a child. (Glad mayhem was able to enjoy so many tasty treats!)
Yes – it is magical! We can’t wait to come back 🙂
Looks like your family had a lovely time. We just got back from NYC too. Absolutely looove Central Park. I’m so jealous of those lucky people who can take a stroll through there everyday.
Yes – wouldn’t it be fabulous to stroll through there daily?!?! Glad you enjoyed it also 🙂
It’s crazy how much safer NYC feels than pretty much any other major city.
Also, I love Pie Face and I love Patsy’s. Next time, I think I need to tag along on Team Mayhem’s Big Apple sojourns 😉
YES! Would be the BEST trip ever!!!
I’m from LI (“Lawn Guy-Land”
I’m from LI (“Lawn Guy-Land” 😉 ), but I was born in Manhattan…and like you I prefer trees, grass, and personal space! But there is just something about NYC that just pulls you in! Like Sinatra said, “I wanna be a part of it, New York, New York…” Glad you guys had a magical time!
PS: The rude people are actually the Long Islanders, but don’t tell anyone that I said so! (wink, wink)