New York Day 6 - A little of everything

Day 6. Last full day in New York. What do we do??

First thing, there was this little shop a block from our hotel that was tempting us every day. A place called "Shakes and Crepes". It looked like a fun place with some seating that looked out into the street. And it had a little something for everyone. So that was our breakfast. I guess when you have people sitting, facing the street so people can walk by and see what you are eating... you will want your food to look amazing. And IT DID!!!. All of it was like presented like it was up for an award. The food was delicious too so we were really happy with the choice.

Now, on to what we wanted to do. There were 2 main things we wanted. THe first is to take the JP Morgan Library and Museum. It was supposed to have some of the most amazing stuff in it. And the second was the New York Public Library.

So our first stop was over to see what JP can put together. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. There are far too many things to mention here. We just took picture after picture. He had a Gutenburg Bible, and original hand written scores from people like Bach (and hundreds of other composers that weren't on display), and they had hand written notes for operas and ballets, it was just one wonderous thing after another. We spent way longer in there than we thought we would and we have a lot of pictures. It was super cool. We even spent waaaay to long in the store... that is how much we liked it.

After the JP Morgan Library, we walked down to the Flat Iron building. We had tried to get there before but we got stopped at the Macy store and by the time we got out of that store it was dark and we didn't want to continue to walk around New York in the dark. But this time we were committed.

But when we finally got to the flat iron building, it too was covered in scaffolding so we really couldn't take it fully in. We stopped and got drinks at a nearby 7-11, and then Dylan had something he wanted to get from the Lego store nearby. But on the way to the Lego store we stumbled across the "Portal to Dublin". We knew it was hear but we just kept forgetting about it. New York and Dublin have set up a live feed between their 2 cities. So you look into the portal and you can see people in Dublin looking back. You can hold up signs and wave and they wave back. It was really cool. If only we knew anyone in Dublin we could have made arrangements to show up at the same time. That would have been the cherry on top of the cake that is on top of the new york cheesecake.

After the flat iron building it was back on the subway to the New York Public Library. Another building that has SOOOO much cool stuff in it. They have a treasures room that also has a Guttenburg bible and some original Shakespear stuff, and George Washingtons hand written speach... just amazing thing after amazing thing. We also spent way to much time looking at and reading everything in the treasure room. And then we spent way to much time again in the shop.

Then we tried to make our way up to the Rose room which is the long room with the wooden desks that you see in all the movies. But that room is only available to view when on a tour or if you are there doing research. And we had just missed the final tour of the day so we didn't end up getting to see the room which was a bit of a disappointment. But hey... we had seen so much there were no regrets here.

On my bucket list was to eat a Pastrami sandwich at Katz Delicatessen. It is the same Delicatessen that is in "When Harry Met Sally" (yes... that scene) but they are just as well known for their amazing sandwiches. And they did not disappoint. We took the subway down to the area and walked another 15 minutes to get there. It was packed and just like you see in the movies. It was such a unique experience just ording the food and even how you pay for it. So neat. And the food was to die for. So good. I ended up with w Rueben with Pastrami on Rye. I could barely fit it in my mouth. Caden had his own sandwich but the other kids split a sandwich. So afterwards they were still a bit hungry.

So after we left the delicatessen, Jenny wanted to go see Greenich Village one last time. So we headed over there and we stopped at Bleeker Street Pizza for a slice of pizza for those that were still a bit hungry.

Then we spent some time just walking around. We walked through Washington Square Park again. We went to Caffe Reggio which is a cafe that got the first every capuccino machine in the country. Plus they also have abench that actually belonged to the Medici family from Florence.
We walked past Cafe Wha? which is a place where many artists got their start (including Bob Dylan. I think Cafe Wha? is even featured in the new Bob Dylan moving coming out right away), and finally we walked down a street called "Commerce Street" which is just a really neat, quant street in the heart of Greenich Village. This is Jenny's favourite part of the city so it was great just to walk around it a bit more before we call it a day.

And that was it. Nothing left that we wanted to see or do. So we caught the subway back to our area, stopped at one last Souvenier Store to pick up the last couple of gifts for people, and then we got back to our hotel. Now we are packed up and almost ready to get going tomorrow. What an amazing time. We are all exhausted, a little bit sick, but happy with the trip. We have no idea where we are going tomorrow. We will play it by ear and see how far we feel like driving. But as of now, New York is done. Thanks for the great time. We will remember it forever.

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