New York - Long Overdue Post...

It has been a long time, yes. One month and one day since last checking in here. Many things have happened, lots of great travel and then lots of working on our house. New York was wonderful, as usual. Rob loved it which was good for me because I have always loved that city and find it crucial that he at least appreciate it and my expectations were far exceeded. We had a perfect place to stay in Brooklyn, about 3 houses away from a subway stop. We walked and subway-ed all over Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn and even made a trip to Staten Island one day for lunch. I held up just fine, walking on average probably 4-5 miles a day. It was the first time (I think anyway) that I looked visibly pregnant and New Yorkers gave up their subway seats for me every single time I got on the train without exception. It was kind of unbelievable. I lived there for a year and saw people carrying groceries, small children, boxes, people with disabilities, the elderly, and rarely saw anyone offer up a seat. But for me, they jumped up as soon as I got on the train and motioned for me to take their place. One man actually apologized for not having seen me sooner- and I had just walked onto the train!

I appreciate it, but for the most part I could have stood up. But who am I do deny them their good deed for the day? Way to go, New Yorkers.

Some photos from the trip:

Rob hearts public transportation (really, who doesn't?!)

Lynn and Rob under the Brooklyn BridgeGround Zero as it is now...
Historic Battery Park is totally transformed. It used to be a lawn and I once saw Ani Difranco play there. Now it is a sculpture and walking area, very fancy!






This is the photo that looks like we are at Sears and someone pulled down the "sunset on the water" cheesy background for our photo. It is really the Hudson River and that big pirate ship in the background? It is a bar. We had a great night out with some of Rob's friends.