The bags are packed, but we're not ready to go..

Last day, last time to Central Park..quick stop at FAO, last stop at Zabar's for lunch..everything was fun today..and magical, but sad..and after we stuffed the car before the huge rainstorm..off we drove.. looking at all the graffitti, which looked great, the billboards advertising Shrek, cool brownstone apts.. it was a great experience.. and luckily we get to go back next year.. Then who knows...? Another great family adventure... ps.. we were happy to see our dogs.. and they look fabulous!

The bags are packed, but we

The Northrups want to take New York home!

Last chapter, coming up....

east village and c park.

Almost our last day.. we love the east village so we took the slowest bus in history to c. park and then down to the village..We saw the art of the mosaic-artist Jim Power who is allowed to cover light posts and other things in this neighborhood..and some public art, too. We stumbled upon the Frank Gehry building, too.

More info about Jim Power
http://newyork.timeout.com/articles/features/76747/interview-with-east-village-mosaic-artist-jim-power

farmer's mrkt

The NY botanical garden hosts a farmers mrkt.. this lettuce we bought was not only delicious, a bit bitter, but crisp.. and unbelievably beautiful, deep purple and bright green! if you have ever tried to grow lettuce you know this is a beauty!

farmer's mrkt