New York

Last week Mason and I got a chance to spend a day in New York. Something I have only done a couple of times since since moving here over a year ago. We had planned to meet up with a friend who was visiting from Belgium, but unfortunately we were never able to find each other. So Mason and I made the most of it and spent a great day together in the Big Apple.

First we took a Taxi ride to Beardsley Park, where we ate hot dogs from a vendor and chased all the pigeons away.

Next we took the Stanton Island Ferry across the harbor and back. We got to get a close up of the Statue of Liberty and saw Manhattan from afar.

Mason and I also got to meet the "Silver Man". It was so funny because there were so many visitors that thought he was a statue. But after spending a summer as a pan handler, I knew better. I ended up giving Mason a dollar to prove to other people that he was real. And even after that they still couldn't believe it.

And lastly we took the subway to FAO Schwarz to play with the three floors of toys they offer. And the trip would not be complete without visiting the HUGE piano, which of course Mason wanted to buy.

Even though I was sad that I missed seeing my friend, I still had a wonderful day with Mason and I wouldn't change it for the world.