Old New York

Central Park is one of New York's trademarks. It's so refreshing to have a beautiful piece of nature right in the center of the city. I compare it to an oasis in the middle of a desert. The most amazing part is the "old" feel it has. As soon as you enter the park, and away from sky scrapers around, it feels as if the time machine took you back in time.

Notice 4 different ways of transportation: a horse carriage, a car, a bicycle, and a runner. Fascinating. 

Boat house. Fav thing: live jazz

After work

Cheers all,

Whoever said that Americans are not big drinkers, hasn't met New Yorkers. I know we are a nation of its own here, but still... Starting Tuesday (for many even Monday) a few drinks after work is mandatory. To take pressure off, you know.

The most popular places in midtown (where many offices are located) are Beer Bar and restaurants in and around the Grand Central. If you want to find the Corporate America (CA), head there after 6pm.

I'll cover other parts of the city where the CA is taking their edge off, but for now, enjoy a few shots of those working in midtown.

P.S. The guy with a cigar in the last pic is one of those "lucky ones" who work past 10-11pm. Having been in his place for a long time myself, I'm way too familiar with his situation. As some are leaving for a day at 6pm, he's taking a break before another 4-5 hours to go.

We survived

Nite all,

Just wanted to inform those who worried how we were baking in the NYC for the past two days that we survived the heat. It finally rained today, and within an hour, the temperature dropped by 20 degrees to the level considered acceptable by the NY standards.

But let me tell you that was one serious heat wave, must have come all the way from Jamaica. I certainly realized it when on my way home last night, I stopped at Victoria's Secret (VS).. pssst, it's a Secret!
I know I am risking my reputation here, for those who've been following my other blog, are fully aware, I am a La Perla (or other European brand) gal all the way. For me, VS is like wine sold at a drug store.
But lo and behold, last night, I paid my visit to the VS on 57th.  Let me assure you, I was under the heat wave so big that only this evening after the rain fell on Manhattan did I realize where I shopped the night before.


Whatever happened, last night I walked out from VS with one piece of clothing: swimming suit bottom. And it looks delicious!! I am impressed. I guess "Never say never" holds true in all cases.

Here are some images of NYC before, during and after the rain.

 P.S. Last two shots are of me (under the heat influence), having fun at VS and a new bikini in my swimsuit collection.

Heat in the City

Cheers All,

Let me tell you, it's been two hot days in the city, a heat wave really. The temperature has been in the upper 90's but felt like in 100's. Having spent most of these days in the freezer (the office), I still did manage to take a walk home and as always NY didn't fail to impress me. It can be 20 or 100 degrees outside, the life goes on!


As I was walking through the streets of midtown and the Central Park, I was reminded once again what it is that inspires me about the NYC the most. It's its spirit. When most people would be sitting inside next to the cooler, we, New Yorkers, go about our business as usual.
Being a fitness fanatic myself, I am especially inspired by those running/working 
out in the park, in this heat. Here are some shots I took during my walk: Central park mostly.

I was also amazed with the way the sunset was revealing itself to me thru the sky scrapers, three shots with a glimpse of the setting sun.. the last shot is of my gym (what can I say, I still need the comfort of cool air when I am running...)