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I arrived in frigid NYC Monday. Stories to tell once I’m back in Spain next week, but flights went without a hitch. KLM from Amsterdam was a pleasure. We’re having a heatwave. Temperature is currently 21F/-6C and climbing to 32F/0C today. Tomorrow, when The Kid Brother and I go to the NYC Transit Museum, it’s expected to be springlike at 37F/3C! Today I’m meeting great friends, Daisy and Cesar, from Connecticut for lunch near Grand Central Station. They’re taking two trains to get here from Guilford. Tuesday was Coney Island for Nathan’s hot dogs and then a walk through Brighton Beach. Nick and Alyson happened to be here for their annual visit, so we met them for lunch. Yesterday, I lounged most of the day and then met my cousin Erik and my aunt Elaine for an early dinner at a great Italian restaurant in Brooklyn Heights. I walked there. Less than 20 minutes. They drove from Long Island. More than an hour in traffic. Very kind of them. My cousin suggested the restaurant and it was exceptional. A perfect, if cold, evening. I’ll fill in with stories at another time. Just wanted to let you know I arrived safely and all is well. And it’s cold! And I miss San Geraldo, but wouldn’t wish this weather on him. The top photo is the view from my room.
Llegué a la gélida ciudad de Nueva York el lunes. Tengo historias que contar cuando regrese a España la semana que viene, pero los vuelos transcurrieron sin problemas. El vuelo de KLM desde Ámsterdam fue un placer. Estamos teniendo una ola de calor. La temperatura actualmente es de -6°C (21°F) y hoy subirá a 0°C (32°F). Mañana, cuando El Hermanito y yo vayamos al Museo de Tránsito de Nueva York, se espera que haga un clima primaveral con 3°C (37°F). Hoy me reuniré con unos grandes amigos, Daisy y Cesar, de Connecticut, para almorzar cerca de Grand Central Station. Tomarán dos trenes para llegar aquí desde Guilford. El martes fui a Coney Island para comer hot dogs de Nathan y luego caminar por Brighton Beach. Nick y Alyson estaban aquí para su visita anual, así que nos reunimos con ellos para almorzar. Ayer, me quedé descansando la mayor parte del día y luego me encontré con mi primo Erik y mi tía Elaine para cenar temprano en un excelente restaurante italiano en Brooklyn Heights. Fui caminando. Menos de 20 minutos. Ellos manejaron desde Long Island. Más de una hora en el tráfico. Fueron muy amables. Mi primo me sugirió el restaurante y fue excepcional. Una velada perfecta, aunque fría. Ya contaré más cosas en otro momento. Solo quería avisarte que llegué sano y salvo y que todo está bien. ¡Y hace frío! Y extraño San Geraldo, pero no le desearía este clima. La foto superior es la vista desde mi habitación.
It is great to hear from you, and to hear that you haven’t frozen anything off (yet.)
Still currently below freezing but breaking today!
Except for the chilly temps it sounds like a lovely trip so far.
Stay bundled!
Bob,
It’s been great despite the cold.
Oh! So pleased to see notice on FB of a post from you today! Great to hear about the Brooklyn Heights Italian restaurant meet-up… I look forward to finding out which one it was. Always great to know that you are getting to see family and friends when here in the US. I’m hoping Chuck is doing well!
Judy C,
Felice Montague. A great restaurant. Chuck is great!
So glad to know you’re there and having such a great time! I look forward to hearing all the stories. Stay warm! I’m suffering in this cold. It’s not meant to get in the low teens in south Arkansas.
Kelly,
These temps are rare in NYC. Can’t imagine what it feels like for you.
How nice that the weather is as close to 0 as it is. Bet you’re still glad of that down-filled coat though. And hey, the Kid Brother’s fluorescent gloves ROCK!
Debra,
The coat is perfect! I just need one for my face!
If you come across an REI or other outdoor store, look for a fleece neck gaiter. I have one by a company called Turtle, and it comes up over my entire nose and stays put. It has been invaluable this passt week.
It looks like you are managing to fit in a lot of good times despite the cold.
Nina,
That would have been great. SG has a couple of those. But it appears I’ve survived the worst!
I bet you’re so glad you packed that coat. I’m glad you’re not only surviving but very active despite the arctic temps. I hope your brother is enjoying your visit, especially the transport museum, he’ll love that. Boud.
Boud,
Chuck will be here in about an hour. He’s having a good time, too. And I sure am glad I’ve got the coat!
Hurray! I’ve been waiting for his. Glad you arrived safely and are enjoying such balmy weather! Hahahahahaha!
Seriously, stay warm and keep having fun. Big love to you and KB.
Ms. Moon
Ms. Moon,
You have more snow on the ground than we have here!
She started a heat wave
By letting her seat wave
And in such a way that
The customers say that
She certainly can can-can!
Keep warm, dearie! Jx
Jon,
Now I’ll be singing that song all day!
COLD , yes. But that FRESH air! Isn’t it GREAT!
Looking forward to some interesting tales….
Jim,
Well, the air is certainly crisp!
I never tire of that skyline
Finlaygray,
It is magnificent.
Glad you got there safely! It does LOOK frigid, even if it is a balmy 37º. 🙂
Steve,
Hasn’t reached above freezing yet, but today’s the day!
Walked for 20 minutes? I commend you. Just the two minutes it takes to walk to my car was enough for me in this cold.
Kirk,
My wraps keep me well protected. The walk was great!
Boy, what a time to be here….cold, snow, frigid, the great turd back in the office……. sounds like you’re making the most of your trip and having a good visit. I bet the Kid is so happy!
Mistress Borghese,
Chuck is clearly happy. And today I give him all his presents and some money. It will be a very happy day. I’m pretending that asshole is not in office and this horror is not occurring.
I’m glad your flights went well. I hoped you wouldn’t experience delays. If SG were with you you’d have to keep him inside some sort of heated bubble. Those temperatures would be unbearable for your beloved.
Love,
Janie
Janiejunebug:
SG would be miserable for so many reasons.
Glad you made it safely to the concrete tundra, Scoot! Perhaps you should invest in a Canadian winter clothing staple: the balaclava! Did you get tickets to see Colbert? If not, don’t forget to snap a selfie in front of his theatre, LOL!
For this once a year it doesn’t seem worth the investment. I bought this down coat 30 years ago and it looks like new. I’m actually well prepared for the weather. No time for Steven this visit. I think he’ll forgive me.
Welcome back to the East Coast…kind of wish I were there, if only for the FOOD!
And I’ve had some phenomenal meals. I’ll share all (the stories and photos, not the food, sorry) when I’m home.
brrrrrr
Urspo:
And to think I had been complaining about 9C here.