We took the train down from CT and arrived in Grand Central Station about two hours later. When we walked out of Grand Central, the first person we saw was a man waiting by the taxi line with rats on his shoulder. Yes, rats... as in multiple rats. Then we took the most terrifying taxi ride of my life. It wouldn't have been that bad if Cosette was safely buckled in her carseat. But, no, i was clutching her in my arms for dear life! I know, it may sound like I am such a terrible mother. However, car seat laws are exempt in New York City (which seems crazy) and people were yelling at us to just get in the cab or back off. "Well, we are only going about 12 blocks", I thought to myself. Who knew it would be twelve blocks of sheer terror! But, we made it alive to our good friends house in Harlem where we stayed. Biggest shocker of all... we love love love the subway! How efficient, how ingenious, how unbelievably flawlessly it runs 24/7, 365 days a year.
We kept our touristy destination goals pretty low key. Because the key to a happy trip with a baby, is a happy baby. We saw the Museum of Natural History, the Central Park Zoo, Time Square, FAO Schwartz, went to the top of the Rockefeller Center and ate lots of amazing food.
The sheer expanse of humanity was absolutely staggering. It was a little overwhelming to the eyes to stand on top of the Rockefeller Center and try to take in the vastness of it. You can see the Statue of Liberty below (very tiny) right in the middle of the photo.
I love the Chrysler Building. Not a great picture, but I couldn't get an unobstructed view. I love the look of it WAY more than the iconic Empire State Building. Such great art deco style.
Of course we had to find a Serbian restaurant (Mitcheal served his mission in Serbia/Bulgaria). And Cosette loves Serbian food... I should have known, why haven't I been feeding her that all along?
Oh how we loved the subway system. It was so wonderful to walk a block and just hop on the train to go anywhere in the city. Cosette was a little overwhelmed by the mass of people everywhere, but a short train ride would lull her to sleep.
Cosette in doggy heaven at FAO Schwartz. So many giant doggies she could hardly contain herself.
Giant piano from the movie BIG. Although, We didn't have the jumping range to play chopsticks.
Mitcheal couldn't help himself but to pretend to feed our baby to the giant T-Rex skeleton. Who could resist?
