Segue to New York City

            We are in New York City and I am already worn out! We left DC on Sunday via Amtrak. It was very convenient and a pleasant ride to Penn Station in NYC. We got in about 1p.m. and walked the 3 blocks to our hotel, Fairfield Inn by Marriott on 28^th St. & 7^th Ave. We still had half a day to get settled in and explore our neighborhood.

            This is called the Chelsea District and is quite different from other places we have stayed. There is constant activity from all the businesses – wholesale luggage, perfume, jewelry (most of it huge chunky pieces), flowers (the street is lined with them), shoes, purses, and all sorts of other sundry merchandise. There are restaurants, delis, bakeries – even a McDonalds. Our street has quite a few hotels (perhaps because we are so close to the train station). There is constant traffic-delivery trucks, taxis, construction equipment, police and fire.

            So, needless to say, our walk was quite fascinating. We ended up on Fifth Avenue watching the Gay Pride Parade. That was unexpected – but a real kick to see. Lots of noise, music, and enthusiasm. We found an interesting restaurant – Sweet Greens. They mix 4 kinds of greens with grains and whatever other mix-ins you want and give you this huge salad bowl for $10 to $12. It was really good and we took half back to finish later.