My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
Last Wednesday (October 2nd) was my birthday. So as a treat to myself, I planned a trip to New York. I mean really, as much as I love that city, where else do you think I would rather be to celebrate the day I was born? Because in all actuality, that's the city in which I truly felt I was born on my very first visit as a 14-year boy, who went on a school trip to see the Rockettes Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall.
It was on that day I felt my soul come alive, as it never had before.
Whenever I go to New York, I never plan an exact itinerary. I give myself a basic outline of things I might want to do. However, New York City is one of those places that when you get there, the city has a way of choosing where to take you. It always feels like an adventure.
And it's funny because in the 5 years that I lived there, and in all the times I've visited over these past 18 years, every time I go, I always discover things I've never seen before.
The only thing I really wanted to do on my recent trip was to visit The Seaport District because I had heard from so many people how it's changed and how amazing it is. And they were absolutely right.
It was on that day I felt my soul come alive, as it never had before.
Whenever I go to New York, I never plan an exact itinerary. I give myself a basic outline of things I might want to do. However, New York City is one of those places that when you get there, the city has a way of choosing where to take you. It always feels like an adventure.
And it's funny because in the 5 years that I lived there, and in all the times I've visited over these past 18 years, every time I go, I always discover things I've never seen before.
The only thing I really wanted to do on my recent trip was to visit The Seaport District because I had heard from so many people how it's changed and how amazing it is. And they were absolutely right.
Now, when I lived in New York City (mid to late 70's), that area was extremely run-down and quite scary. It was a place that most people avoided; especially after dark. It was very seedy.
But then again, back in the 70's, a great deal of NYC was rundown and scary. And broke. New York was an incredible concoction of both decay and tremendous wealth because of the abundant creativity that was birthed from the decay. The best way I can describe it would be to say that it was very bohemian. People didn't have much money, but it didn't seem to matter. You somehow felt prosperous because of all the creative energy that fed your soul.
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The Seaport District Location Map:
The South Street Seaport is a historic area in the New York City borough of Manhattan, centered where Fulton Street meets the East River, and adjacent to the Financial District. The Seaport is a designated historic district, and is distinct from the neighboring Financial District....
I chuckled when I walked past this ice cream shop. I mean, who knew there was such a thing as BIG GAY ICE CREAM? I should be ashamed of myself for not knowing. I'm such a bad gay. LOL!
And I wish I liked ice cream because I would have walked in and tried some. But alas, I've never been a fan.
Notice the Popsicle stick bench. Very clever...
Hope you enjoyed this little tour of the Seaport District. Stay tuned for future posts with more photographs I took that day of different areas of the city.
But then again, back in the 70's, a great deal of NYC was rundown and scary. And broke. New York was an incredible concoction of both decay and tremendous wealth because of the abundant creativity that was birthed from the decay. The best way I can describe it would be to say that it was very bohemian. People didn't have much money, but it didn't seem to matter. You somehow felt prosperous because of all the creative energy that fed your soul.
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The Seaport District Location Map:
The South Street Seaport is a historic area in the New York City borough of Manhattan, centered where Fulton Street meets the East River, and adjacent to the Financial District. The Seaport is a designated historic district, and is distinct from the neighboring Financial District....
This is how the seaport looked in 1901..
Here are some photographs I took during my visit to the seaport last week (that little pigeon sat there and stared at me the whole time I took pictures)...
What I love about this area is that it feels as though you're experiencing both the past and present simultaneously. The architecture is A-MAZING!...
I chuckled when I walked past this ice cream shop. I mean, who knew there was such a thing as BIG GAY ICE CREAM? I should be ashamed of myself for not knowing. I'm such a bad gay. LOL!
And I wish I liked ice cream because I would have walked in and tried some. But alas, I've never been a fan.
Notice the Popsicle stick bench. Very clever...
The following photographs are some really cool-looking restaurants I happened to walk by.
I LOVE the distressed exposed brick walls...
These two photographs (above and below) are of the same restaurant at different angles.
Isn't it fabulous? It looks like it should be in France...
An old seafood warehouse.
I love how they preserved the vintage signage...
I love how they preserved the vintage signage...
I spotted this couple sharing a smooch on the sidewalk and quickly snapped a picture.
Ahhhhh, romance...
This building was located down by the pier...
A view of the Brooklyn Bridge from the pier...
Brooklyn...
I spotted this adorable doggie on the street. I took out my camera and then waved. He/she looked directly at me, and then I snapped the picture...
Hope you enjoyed this little tour of the Seaport District. Stay tuned for future posts with more photographs I took that day of different areas of the city.
Have a superb week, y'all!
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