Photo-A-Day 2.0 #00204

We went drove down to New York City today. I am here for Sweet Suite which is happening tomorrow. Allison and two of her friends are having some girls’ time together and will explore the city. The funny thing is that we both planned our trips independent of each other and then the timing worked out that we would all dive down together. And even more of a coincidence was that my mother was coming to New York as well with her friends. They took the train, though. Allison and I are staying at the Holy Name of Jesus Friary. Yes, we are staying at a beautiful brownstone that is owned by the church in uptown. The church is gorgeous as well and huge. This place is amazing. One of Allison’s friend’s brother is in charge here.

So we drove down got settled in and then took a walk along riverside park around 96th street. We went to lunch at The Dive Bar and then took the subway down to Times Square to catch up with my friend Becky of Week 99er. She had gotten us tickets for The Ride NYC. I’ve been to The Ride NYC before and really enjoyed it. It was a fun time and we had lots of laughs and were entertained for about an hour. Then we walked around the city a bit and ended up at Becky’s hotel, Pod 39. They have a rooftop bar and we hung out there and got some drinks. After that we took a couple of subways home from Grand Central station and then hung out with Allison’s friend’s brother in the small courtyard of the Friary. It was great to be in the city in such a different way then I’ve ever experienced it before.