New York Pics From Day One

Our first day in the Big Apple we met two lovely ladies from London. They were having coffee at a table next to us, and when we heard them talking, we just couldn't pass up the opportunity to tell them how much we LOVED their country. After quite a chat, we learned that one of them had a sweet doggie at home. I began to tell about what happened to Hardy, and for the first time I didn't cry. I did get a little stressed, but I held my own. The interesting fact they shared with me was that Britain has BANNED PIT BULLS! They believe that this breed is simply too dangerous. I believe that is just one more lovely thing about that wonderfully charming country. I am sure to go back to London again someday. After learning about the ban, I wish I could live there.

After coffee, we began our New York sightseeing at a popular place where we came across the nicest doorman I've ever met.  Guess where?

The Empire State Building

Then we took the ferry to view the Statue of Liberty.

After the boat ride, we returned to the city, and I understood the meaning of hot, flat, and crowded.  It was still entertaining as we walked through the financial district. The New York Stock Exchange Building was a high security zone. It may have been because David Cameron, Great Britain's Prime Minister was there.

Our next stop was Trinity Church on Wall Street. I prayed for the nuns at Kylemore Abbey because I asked them to pray for me, and I can feel that they have done so. My heart is still heavy, and I'm still extremely vulnerable, but I feel a new strength that comes from their prayer. I'm certain of this!

My photo doesn't do the church justice. Out of reverence, I did not take photos on the inside of the church. After that, we went to Little Italy and had an early dinner at Angelo's which wouldn't have been complete without a "kiss" from the maitre d', who is pictured below. It was fabulous!!! We took the subway back to the hotel - a $265 a night hotel in Times Square that was only okay by my standards.