We’re back and wow! Wille and I had the best time on the other side of the Atlantic!
We stayed at Joanna’s place in the heart of the Greenwich Village on Bleecker Street. That fact alone was a huge bonus for me as I’m a die hard Simon and Garfunkel fan… The Village is so atmospheric and it has such a different vibe from higher up on Manhattan. It was lovely to be able to get some snacks at the Gourmet Garage and relax in the apartment after a busy day exploring the city.
I had planned to let you in on our adventures by Wille’s iPhone but it didn’t work. After having written the same post four times and the phone shutting itself down every time I gave up. Sorry about that!
So here’s what we did.
I was very good. I passed Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma, the Container Store and many many other favourite haunts without entering. Just sighing slightly while passing… On the other hand I visited and shopped at Kid Robot, AC Gears, the Apple store and in the gift shops at the sites we saw. But since the whole point of the trip was for Wille to enjoy it, I’m ok with that 🙂 I’ll get my turn later.
Wille and I did find common shopping ground at Dylan’s Candy Bar, the Moma Store and at Barnes and Noble though! Barnes and Noble is such a great book store and I always go mad in there when I visit the States. I was so happy that Wille enjoyed it just as much as I do! Wille also enjoyed Starbuck’s so I was able to get my coffee fix at regular intervals.
We had a million other plans too, like to see The Blue Man Group, go on a sail boat trip on the Hudson, go on a Friends tour etc but we were simply too tired in the evenings and it was so hot so we loved to just crash on the sofa with snacks and soda and watch CSI and Monk marathons 🙂
Our flight was delayed this morning and since we got home we’ve been unpacking, doing laundry and some homework and trying out the various gadgets we’ve bought. As I’m writing this Wille is watching his Heroes season 2 DVD’s. Not yet released over here so ofcourse he just had to get that! He is envious that Season 3 will be up soon in the US and will take a while to get here …
I hope you’ve all been fine while I’ve been absent. I’ve missed you and it feels nice to be back blogging!
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I always love seeing people’s accounts of visits to NYC. I wish I could come here as a tourist, because it sounds like so much fun! I’m glad you had a good time, and I admire your ability to let the trip be about Wille experiencing a new place. 🙂
Glad you had a great time, dont know how you resisted going into those shops! 🙂
Now get back to blogging!!! I have a question as well…how do you organise all of your recycling etc?? Id love to see 🙂
Hello there! Welcome back. Loved your post on NY. I love NYC. Place has got so much of energy that it would pull you in. Wish i was there!
Cheers
It sounds very nice! Great to have you back!
Sounds like you had a wonderful adventure! Thanks for the pics and the news.
That sounds like such a lovely trip! I’m glad the two of you had so much fun and came back to us safe and sound! I missed your inspiring posts!
With Labor Day behind us and school beginning, most Americans have said goodbye to summer and look ahead to fall. Some of us turn to casserole cooking, others to shopping for fall centerpieces… We each “nest” in our own ways. Is there anything “typical” that Swedes do to welcome fall? Is there something special that you and your family do?
I’m looking forward to hearing more about your planned projects. Like others have already said, I missed your posts but it’s great to hear that you had a wonderful, and busy!, time in NYC.
Welcome home, glad you both had such a good time! We missed you too.
So glad you had a fun trip. NYC is wonderful.
So glad you had such a lovely time together in NY. But there’s nothing quite like home is there?
Really looking forward to hearing from you again. Your blog really does seem to have a strong ripple effect around the world and lots of homes are the better for your inspiration! Thank you.
Emma
Australia – where spring has sprung!!
don’t worry about missing Ellis Island. You didn’t miss anything special. It’s kind of a let down. In fact, I would not recommend seeing it at all. Glad you enjoyed NYC. There is so many things to see, esp. little shops that are so great.
Isn’t it fun to see NYC through your son’s eyes? I had that experience this summer with my son, and we will never forget it. Welcome back! You were missed!
Looked like a fun time!
Vad perfekt ni verkar ha haft det!! Märtha och jag är inte ett dugg avundsjuka.
NYC verkar vara fruktansvärt tråkigt…och dötrist.. och tråkigt och alldeles, alldeles…!!!
Välkommen tillbaka.Det låter som en härlig resa.Jag åker till Florida i april och jag längtar en hel del :).Kul att få följa med på er resa genom bloggen.Tekniken ÄR fantastisk.Ha en skön dag
Thank you all so much for welcoming me back!
Jean, I’ll have a think about that, can’t think of anything typically Swedish at the top of my head but maybe it will come to me 🙂
Ian, I’ve posted about my recycling. You can check out my previous posts on the subject here
http://chezlarsson.typepad.com/myblog/2008/08/intellectual-wo.html
and here
http://chezlarsson.typepad.com/myblog/2008/06/recyclorama-dra.html
Enjoy!
Looks like it was a great trip, and you are a good mum! I loved the “5 minutes” with Martha!
Ooo, thats great, i must have not noticed that when i was looking at your blog, silly me! Im going to look now and soak up the lovely bloggy information! 🙂
wow, your trip looks SO amazing — perfect for willie!!! 🙂 joannaxo
i’m so glad you were able to go to kid robot! looks like you had a great time.