Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

 Back in the spring when I was in NYC, my dear friend that lives there

suggested we go to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden one day. I really had no

idea what I was in for. In my mind, I thought a few gardens. Boy was I underestimating

the vast beauty that awaited us! The gardens went on for what seemed hundreds of acres.

There were different styles of garden, with the flowers and plants native to each region of the world.

I felt at times that we were in Europe and other times that we were in Asia.

It was simply breathtaking and a great way to enjoy the season and a free activity

if you go on Saturdays from 10 am to noon, which is what we did, we love free!

^^This view reminded me of being in Provence, France.

 ^^Japanese gardens.

Manhattan {NY Part II}

After spending a  few days in Brooklyn the rest of the group arrived for our girls trip.

We started our morning off with the 911 Memorial Museum. I knew it would be an emotional

start to the day, but I'm so glad we decided to go. It really is a beautiful memorial to all those

men and women that tragically lost their lives that day.

The rest of our time in Manhattan we packed it to the rim with a Yankee's game, 

a broadway, Once, it was amazing, eating out, shopping, China town and then we

headed back to Brooklyn to the Botanical Gardens {more on that later}. It was such a great

reunion in one of my favorite cities. Next time I vote we relax on a beach with some 

tropical drinks!

^^Such a picturesque night.

^^The whole crew.

^^China Town.

^^Obligatory TS shot.

^^Strolling through Central Park before heading home.

Brooklyn {NY Part I}

At the end of May I met up with some girlfriends that

I've known for over a century, for a little reunion weekend

in Manhattan. Before everyone got there, 

another friend and I decided to go out a little earlier

to see some other friends and take in the sights

in Brooklyn. I was excited since I've never been to Brooklyn

on my countless trips to Manhattan. Well that's a half lie, I have

walked the Brooklyn Bridge to go to Grimaldi's, but that doesn't count in my opinion.

Brooklyn did not disappoint. It was much bigger than I 

had expected. For some reason in my mind Brooklyn was 

a borough of cute brownstones and that's it.

Boy was I wrong. Yes there are the quaint brownstone neighborhoods, 

but Brooklyn is also a decent sized city with lots of hustle and bustle.

We spend a couple days there, and I am itching to go back again 

to explore more. But I feel like I got a decent tasting.

Great atmosphere, amazing food, and stunning views of

Manhattan.

^^We all showed up in stripes. True sign of good friends ;)

^^I screamed tourist.

^^Views of the B.B. from DUMBO.

^^Perfect weather, sunny skies and no humidity. We lucked out.

^Locks of love.

^^Brooklyn Ice-Cream Factory. Butter Pecan was amazing.

^^Lizmmonade cooled us off just right.

^^The views of the city from the promenade were unreal.

^^Lady Liberty.