Olivespastavino is on holiday. I’m taking a break, how lucky am I? I’m in New York for three weeks, blogging from the other side of the Atlantic, how cool is that?
I was able to fly direct from Rome to JFK with Alitalia and the experience wasn’t too bad. I have to admit that I was a little concerned, knowing that Alitalia have been in a bit of financial trouble in the last few years but generally it was all good. The aeroplane was modern and comfortable, the food was passable and the crew, although not falling over themselves to help, were polite. I was in the happy situation of having three seats to myself even though the plane was pretty full.
The weather here was not kind to me on arrival, windy, wet, misty and miserable, but I’ve been promised a good weekend. As I’m staying with family the initial impact of a cold miserable day in Brooklyn wasn’t so bad. Seeing my daughter and son-in-law for the first time in several months was far more important to me.
No sightseeing has been possible yet but we’ve been out to DUMBO (Down Under Manhattan Bridge Overpass). Close to the river and tantalisingly within reach of Manhattan, sadly the mist took away the expected view of the city but the excitement and buzz of this magnificent place was tangible. Cobbled streets by the waterfront, conjure up images of an old New York I have only seen in films. We took coffee in West Elm Market, a fabulous home and garden shop full of items created from recycled materials. I loved everything. I wanted to buy it all! Thankfully the size of my purse and my suitcase restricted me from being over indulgent in this respect so I had to be satisfied with a box of matches. Strange but practical purchase. Must be something to do with jet lag.
There is a big Italian influence in New York, I’ve been here for less than two days but already I can sense it in the coffee shops, the streets and the ice-cream! I’m staying in Brooklyn and Little Italy is a thirty-minute train ride from here so I’m planning a visit soon, unless the imminent arrival of my first grandchild interferes with arrangements!
Saturday morning. Brooklyn NYC 13th April 2013.
sounds a lot more fun than industrial gardening!
sounds more fun than digging the orto over and weeding!!
So glad to hear you had an uneventful flight, and arrived safe & sound, Ninette! I am green with envy, it must be wonderful. (I’ll console myself with the fact that the weather here today has been sunny, lovely & warm). I’d just love to be doing Little Italy with you – but baby’s safe arrival is upmost!! I’m jealous of that as well!! Thinking of you, Annmarie xxxx
Ninette
I am thoroughly enjoying hearing about everything. Keep it coming!
Thank you
Mary and Peter Varley.
Thank you…I’m really pleased that you like the posts!
PS: Ermmm, how does a recycled match work?? 😉
Ha ha…..very funny!