NY in the spring, what a wonderful thing

At the end of April I will be celebrating my birthday but more importantly, I’ll be taking a mini-trip to NY to spend time with my dear sister, S. I’ve been eyeing travel guides and am amazed at how much is packed into each section of the city. I’ve done many of the standard tourist spots in NY in the past (Statue of Liberty, Times Square, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, etc.) and so I would love to see the city as an insider. Of course, if I end up spending all my time taking trips to Starbucks or Whole Foods I shouldn’t be surprised... Last July when I went on a trip with my sisters and Mom we ended up spending more than half of our time in Miami Beach at this location:



We had plans to drive from Miami Beach down to the Everglades but we needed to find a hotel room. So, out came everyone’s laptops and the searches began. I hadn’t brought my laptop (which is probably for the better) and so I entertained myself. By the way, this Starbucks happens to have terrible seating. But the baristas were kind and luckily, the arrangements were made and we were able to continue on.

While traveling I’ve often found the familiar is a comfort. Of course, one should try to find balance. Meaning, take in the sights and places you can’t find at home.

I am also reading Girl's Guide to City Life New York for travel ideas.