Times Square, New York at night

I had an opportunity this week to travel to New York city for a couple of days and take in the sights and sounds.  We had a gruelling schedule of landmarks and activities to try and take in while taking a bite out of the big apple.  I have to admit that I missed the culture and buzz when I returned to my quite home in the mountains.  Of course, culture and buzz have quite the premium these days, so I am thankful that the company I work for covered the costs.

We took in the subway, rode a taxi with a driver hell bent on qualifying for the Daytona 500, and saw the New York skyline from the Staten Island ferry.  Of course we took in some Broadway shows, explored international cuisine, and managed to do some shopping as well.  We also took a stroll through Central Park, which I have never done before.  I managed to literally walk into Sigourney Weaver, but that's a story for another time.  Overall, I give New York a thumbs up as a vacation destination if you've never visited before.  Just do your homework and find a hotel you can afford near a subway station.

I'll leave you with this video of Times Square at around 11 pm at night.  You can't really tell it's night unless you look between the skyscrapers!