Brooklyn Motor Inn

... to the top of the list when I move back to the states.

Delayed flight by a week because didnt want to leave.

Got to see old buddys (Josh Mease) show at Le Poison Rouge. Hadnt seen since middle school, boy has got some talent.

www.joshmease.com

41 days until Epic Trip of Epicness! Super excited. I am going to be able to get more stamps in my passport, see my friends and visit new places. I am slightly (okay a lot) freaked out that I may be going sky diving, but holy **** would that be awesome to do. I've always wanted to so ...

... bag to the rack with a bike lock is a good start but many thieves simply slash bags open to rifle through them. How to avoid it: use a hard-shell, lockable suitcase or invest in a Pacsafe protector, a tough wire net that goes around your rucksack. THE DODGY TAXI It is amazing how often a "broken" taxi meter suddenly comes to life when you threaten to get another taxi. Or how a 10-minute trip can take half an hour, with a lot of twists and turns. Dodgy taxi drivers are one of the ...

... left, the Chrysler building on our right, and the roar of the traffic beneath us, it was a beautiful sight to take in and just made you feel a bit more alive for the moment. That evening it was drinks at the Candy Store (a cool little bar/ club/ lounge) in Williamsburg. My musician neighbor dude, Daniel, had a 'gig' there--they've been hearing him practice. Our cab ride there was so entertaining! We called a car service that had a DVD player showing the movie ...

... view of Manhattan as people jogged by. Anna was out to dinner with her neighbors and said she'd give a call after she was out of dinner to hang out around Brooklyn. She gave me a call after a while of sitting out on the Promenade and let me know right away that I could keep my stuff at her apartment while we went out in Brooklyn. Great! Relief! I met her halfway from the Promenade and walked over to her place which was about a 15 ...

... into St. Paul's Chapel, where George Washington had worshipped, and more recently had been a source of comfort for those working in the rescue and cleanup of 9/11. It was amazing to read all the letters from schoolchildren and the photos & mementos placed by loved-ones of those who perished. The church was staffed by volunteers who fed and comforted the fire fighters and others working at the site. They had massages and podiatrists and clergy on duty ...

... Simon had everything he needed, I was off. I walked to Bloomingdales. My experiences here have so far been pretty poor. Let's just say it's fortunate that retail staff do not work on tips. I then checked out H&M and the Gap. I loved H&M. My goodness, their merchandise is so cheap. I bought accessories that would retail for $25 back home for about $6 each. I also found so many nice clothes that would be great for work but knew I couldn ...

... offereing, which happens each year. People light a candle on a little boats with flowers for a loved one lost and let it float down the river. Very similar to Hindu ceremonies I've seen in India. However, we had a touching moment at sunset sitting across from Manhattan on the Brooklyn side staring out at an absolutely beautiful red sky and watched the Empire State Building come out in red, white and blue lights to mark the occasion. We also happened to be ...

... Tree Tavern Day 5: Tuesday, August 7 - Universal Studios, Dinner at Margaritaville Day 6: Wednesday, August 8 - Monorail ride around to all 3 monorail resorts to walk around, 2:45 Lunch at the Kona Cafe, Relax around the house, 9:00 Electric Water Pageant and 10:00 Wishes from on the Polynesian Beach Day 7: Thursday, August 9 - Islands of Adventure, Dinner at Mytho's Day 8: Friday, August 10 ...

Helloooooooooooooooooooooo! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We arrived on Sunday morning. I went to Gap and then a pool. After that I went to the street fair. Today we went to a Bat Mitzvah. It was nice!!! Now we're hanging out around the house. Tonight we are going out to dinner. love miriam hodas