get another chance to do this!
We decided to walk since it was so nice outside. It was kind of one of those crisp air, kinda chilly, but pleasant mornings. We walked around 20 blocks to the park and it was gorgeous out there. I didn't expect it to be what it was...
There were people with their babies out running, people with their dogs at the dog park all playing together, artists playing music, families enjoying the morning together. It was just a beautiful, happy place to be. In fact, we actually passed a hill where there were a good 25 dogs just running around like crazy together and having a ball. These people love their dog time... so much that I actually spotted a woman walking up with her dog--- in a stroller. This is her...
There were so many neat spots that we walked up on while in the park. Just beautiful gardens with blooming bright flowers, old bridges, a little information center that looked like a little cottage hidden in the trees. It's a very interesting place and it was a very nice, quiet way to part with New York... It's very peaceful there, which was a nice change from Times Square the night before!
Dallas and I just walked, talked, laughed for a good while out there before we realized that we were both a little hungry. I guess we had walked off that massive cheesecake we had for dessert the night before!
Dallas had seen that this place called Waffles and Dinges beat Bobby Flay on Throwdown with Bobby Flay on the Food Network and decided that we needed to find these guys. We had to look on the internet to see where they were on this particular day (they're street vendors) and it was about 20 blocks from where we were.
We looked at each other, knew we'd be cutting it close as far as leaving on time, but we both smiled and took off in the direction of the waffles.
We walked so fast that my side was hurting! LOL! I think us working so hard to get there was half of the fun.
We finally arrived and were only 3 people back in line. YES!Deciding on what flavor toppings was the hardest part, but the man who runs the place said ,"I recommend you, speculoos...is so good, you love it."
The woman beside us asked what this stuff was made with... His reply, "is made with...ahhh... is made with love."
Okay- not that you convinced me with your description, but anyone else who convinces people that food taste better cooked with love is a friend in my book. I shall try your speculoos. Speculoos and whipped cream, please!
Oh My Pajamas! This stuff was absolutely the most delicious waffle I've ever had in my ENTIRE life. I'm not exaggerating... and I realize I exaggerate everything, but seriously- not exaggerating! THE BEST!
Dallas and I were walking at lightning speed while sharing this waffle and mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm-ing at how good it was every time we took a bite.
If you're ever in New York you must go to Waffles and Dinges in the yellow van/bus.
We raced back into the hotel, got our bags and headed to the subway. We were making great time, we were on schedule and things were going according to plan... until the train station.
Note to all NY tourists: The train station changes its scheduled times on weekends!
There wasn't a train that was going to get us to our airport on time since it was a full half our behind the usual schedule! AAHHH! What do we do? We've never done this before!
Dallas called and it cost us $100 to switch flights... not to mention that now we'd be going all the way to the other side of New York to another airport.
We had literally walked around 80 blocks that morning, traveled 45 minutes to Newark with our luggage by subway, bought non-refundable train tickets, and now had to take another subway (with all of our luggage) another hour and a half to the new airport! AAAHHHH! No way this is happening. Thank the Lord for my husband who also realizes that we can't control the world and we just laugh in the face of messed up plans. What else can you do at this point? :)
We made it to JFK and finally got onto a plane and were headed directly to Austin, Texas. Home, Sweet home.
We landed and as soon as we got off of the plane we realized that it was a good 30 degrees warmer in Texas than NY and there was humidity in the air. People were smiling at one another and men were holding doors for ladies and everyone was just happy... Man, it feels good to be home. I missed you, Texas. Sure we have our fair share of cranky people, but at least we've got manners and respect and realize the value in one another. I love being able to call this place home...
Until we meet again, New York...
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