Random photos......

Time for some more random city shots =)

He spotted me on the top of the bus pointing my camera at them =) Hello!

Wall Street bull

South Street Seaport

These signs make me laugh!

Street performer - he uses spray paint on his skin!  Yikes!

Busy Times Square

Limelight Marketplace

The Limelight Marketplace in the Flat Iron District is in a beautiful an old church that also did a stint as a nightclub from the 80's to 2007.  It's new life is a really amazing place to shop!!!!  I had stumbled upon it online and had hoped to visit.  We were out one very rainy afternoon in the city and pretty much stumbled upon it.  So glad we did!!!  It is a really cool vibe inside and has so many unique shops and such a great variety!  We had so much fun browsing around and even picked up a few things!  I was most fascinated by how it all came together and how unique the interior was.  It looked so cool and modern and at the same time the stained glass windows and pieces of the original church were stunning!  I'd definitely like to stop back at the Limelight!!!!

For more information on the Limelight Marketplace check out their website:  http://www.shoplimelightmarketplace.com/mainmenu.html

Amazing isn't it?!?!?!

Roosevelt Island Tram

The Roosevelt Island Tram connects Roosevelt Island to Manhattan by spanning the East River.  It makes approximately 115 trips per day and at its peak it is 250 ft above the East River.  We took a ride on the tram for the experience and because of the views.  To be completely honest we got off the tram - walked around - reboarded and rode back in to Manhattan.  =)  It was certainly worth the ride as we really enjoyed the views.  It gives you a different perspective on things.  You can use your MetroCard for the trip which is pretty neat!

I've read that Roosevelt Island is a pretty neat place to check out.  But it was getting late in the day and so we just went along for the ride!  Maybe another time..... =)

On Roosevelt Island

Queensboro Bridge

A passing tram

Love these views!

A glimpse of the magnificent Chrysler Building

Radio City Music Hall

We took a really great tour of Radio City Music Hall in 2011.  It was absolutely gorgeous and very interesting!  Radio City opened to the public in 1932.  I can not begin to imagine the reactions it received......it's still truly stunning 70 years later.  It was larger than I even imagined and the tour took you places you normally would not get to see while attending an event here.  We even got to meet a real Rockette!  That was pretty fun!  And a cool side note.....we were unable to actually enter the theater this day because Cirque de Soliel was in the process of setting up their new show that would be calling Radio City home for awhile.  I was really disappointed as I was hoping to walk into the theater and just stand there and take it all in.  But a view from a booth high above the floor was the only peek we got.  Fast forward a year......if you read my earlier post about us attending a taping of The Chew - we were actually given tickets to attend this very show in its very last week at Radio City.  =)  Funny how things turn out sometimes!!!!  I would have gladly traded a peek at the theater for the experience we had that night.  It was amazing to be there and see a show.  I'll never forget it!

Tours can be booked on the Radio City webpage, or you can purchase them in the gift shop at Radio City.  And the tour is also included on the New York Pass =)

Ladies Powder Room

Miniature replica of the stage

Hand driers w/foot pedal

Photo from Christmas Spectacular

A few of the costumes we saw

Lots of celebrities signed book - yes that is Mariah Carey

Overview of lobby - notice Cirques "stuff"

One year later............ =)

Random photos from the tour bus =)

I have SOOO many photos from times spent in the city - not all have a little story but every one is a memory.  I think I have always loved photographs so much because I love the details of these moments and never want to forget anything - however I don't have a very good memory so a photograph is my way of documenting things I don't want to forget.  =)  I truly love every moment we have spent in the city and knowing I'd never remember everything - I have my camera in hand every minute (except that time I left it on the tour bus - but that's a story for another time!)  So here are a few random photos taken from the top of the tour bus as we cruised through the city......there will be many, many, many more to come! =)

Characters everywhere in Times Square!

THE Naked Cowboy

VERY expensive advertising!!!!!!!!

www.tilesforamerica.com

Fun billboard for Barney's

Street fair