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Monday, 1 April 2013

The New New York List



This blog post comes to you live from New York City. I have a rule whenever I stay with Manhattan Brother - and that's to visit somewhere new in New York. Somewhere I've never been before. To add to my New New York List. Sounds easy, I know, but he's been here for 13 years and I'm quite content drinking coffee and walking up and down the High Line. That Is My Age. So, this time round we've taken in some Hell's Kitchen Flea Market action. Forget Fifth Avenue, I'm much happier rummaging through other people's junk.




There was a fair amount of flea market chic going down:




Ssh... don't tell anyone I took this picture:




I've visited New York many times but am still struck by the scale scale of the buildings...



Add hanging out at a speakeasy to the New New York list. Yep. We stayed up late on Friday night. With some young people. In a secret bar behind a coffee shop. I know. Next on the list, a walk around Harlem. Check out the graffiti:



I did a very small jig in its honour. Nothing too strenuous, didn't want passers-by to think I was having a seizure. Then today, we cycled halfway round Manhattan. Yes, really. Mr That's Not My Age and I took the bike route right down the Hudson River, through Battery Park, up the east side and across to Central Park, then around the park - right up to the northern end (new to me) - and back down to MB's apartment. Phew. I liked it so much I bought the t-shirt.


Mr That's Not My Age on wheels.



Tomorrow we're off to the New York Yankees opening home game. Apparently that's a good thing. Hope you're having a very happy Easter.




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22 comments:

  1. Lucys Lounge1 April 2013 at 03:10

    oh i'd love to go to new york. great photos. love lucyx

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  2. Susan B1 April 2013 at 03:23

    Cool pictures! I do miss New York, especially the NY of today rather than the early 80's when I lived there. Have fun at the Yankees game, and don't forget your sunscreen.

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  3. The Style Crone1 April 2013 at 05:41

    Great schedule! Looks like so much fun. You're making me crave a NYC fix!

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  4. Unknown1 April 2013 at 06:33

    I love rummaging round flea markets similar to the Bronantes here.

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  5. Anonymous1 April 2013 at 07:30

    Looks brilliant! I'd love to go to a New York flea market.

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  6. Jean1 April 2013 at 10:38

    Very jealous, I've always wanted to visit New York. One day!

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  7. speccy1 April 2013 at 10:41

    Does your brother take random visitors from the internet? We'll form an orderly queue and be neat..

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  8. Anonymous1 April 2013 at 11:58

    Well, that's me officially homesick now. I love the flea markets in NY. That mirror in the first flea market photo is delightfully OTT. Makes me wish I had a room that I could put it in and then call it a "parlour", or perhaps a "drawing room". Well done with the biking.

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  9. Pam @ over50feeling401 April 2013 at 13:12

    The many times I have been, I have never gone to a NYC flea market, but now I want to so much!! This has to go on my list of things to do. Have fun at the Yankee game and for the remainder of your stay!!

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  10. Sue in Spain1 April 2013 at 13:41

    My youngest daughter is planning her first trip to NY soon, so I will recommend this. Any other good ideas for first-timers?

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  11. Unknown1 April 2013 at 14:15

    I need a New York fix!! xx

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  12. Unknown1 April 2013 at 16:07

    Such a great place! How cool to have a brother that lives there :) Katie B @ Minerva Collection – UK Handbags & Jewellery

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  13. Fashionistable1 April 2013 at 19:23

    Oh just look at NYC. Wish I was there. The light the, everything really. Glad you are having a good time. Xxxx

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  14. Veshoevius1 April 2013 at 21:33

    Haha liked the secret photo of the vintage hat stall. Would love to visit NY. Looks like fun! Enjoy the rest of your stay!

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  15. Patti2 April 2013 at 00:28

    Love it! I always shop at the Store With No Walls when I go to the Hell's Kitchen Flea! Hurrah for you doing the long bike ride, hope your whole trip is marvelous.

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  16. Anonymous2 April 2013 at 14:04

    That sounds like great fun, and I love the T-shirt!

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  17. Sarah2 April 2013 at 18:55

    Loved seeing these pics of NY. We are off there at the beg. of May for a week - may need to pick your brain. Looks like the weather is nice too. Flea markets are the best and so good when you can find a bargain or two to bring home to UK. S x

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  18. citizen rosebud2 April 2013 at 19:55

    What a great series of pics depicting a real New York- nothing touristy here, but real slices of life. Great shots!

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  19. D A Wolf2 April 2013 at 20:57

    You make me want to hop on the subway, wind up at the airport, and just get on a plane! (It would have to be Paris or NYC. I'd take either one right now!)

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  20. Melissa Blake3 April 2013 at 22:48

    I've only been to nyc once and am dying to go back!!!

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  21. Diana Mieczan9 April 2013 at 17:33

    I LOVE flea markets and sounds like you had a blast:) Kisses

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  22. Unknown11 April 2013 at 19:35

    I am really sorry I didn't get to see you in NYC!! Next trip, Preston

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