New York, New York!

A few more photos from our trip to New York recently. 

We stayed right near Times Square

so ended up walking it every day on our way to and from the subway

or riding through in a cab.

No one can miss Rockefeller Center.

Parking in NYC!

(I'm not even sure how they do this.)

The Waldorf Astoria and Park Avenue.

Had to get a shot of the stunning stained glass window 

of the Annunciation at St. Patrick's Cathedral.

The Annunciation is actually one of my favorite scenes

so took several ...

...most of which were from the 

Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

Big fireplaces are my thing

and I loved the statues adorning this one.

(Also at the museum.) 

The beautiful entry hall...

And exterior. 

Below is Hatsheput, meaning Foremost of the Noble Ladies

who is known as being one of the longest ruling women

and most prolific builders in Egypt.

We actually went to The Met twice 

and I spent my entire second visit in the Egyptian exhibit... 

Ogling the painted interior of  mummy cases.

His and Hers!

The Egyptian Sky Goddess Nut depicted in this interior

revering the sun 

as well as giving birth to it. 

Nut is the mother of both Isis and Osiris.

According to Wiki, 

Osiris' popularity went all the way into Roman times. 

Below are some photos of Roman earrings. 

We also visited the Museum of Natural History

which of course is endlessly fascinating. 

I remember reading a book when I was young

about a kid who hides and gets locked into the museum overnight.

Now I've been told that the museum does overnight slumber parties

for grade school kids. 

What an amazing and fun experience that must be! 

Best slumber party ever!! 

This meteorite was found near Oregon City

about 2 hours from where I live, 

standing a little taller than the average person. 

And of course, Central Park is always one of our favorite destinations. 

I've been gone quite a bit from the blog

and this week I leave for the South of France

where I'll be making a little pilgrimage which I'll reveal more about later.

So barring any internet issues,

I should be posting photos while I'm there. 

I'm also using my time there as a bit of a writing retreat

to try to get my novel ready for beta readers. 

So wish me luck.

And see you in Provence! 

(Photos copyright: Kirsten Steen) 

Greek wedding in New York

Just a few photos this week of our time on the East Coast recently. 

First time ever at the Boathouse on Central Park Lake.

There isn't much I don't love about Central Park.

Between going to the park and museums,

a Broadway show, Times Square and Greenwich Village,

we were there for a Greek wedding. 

The beautiful ceremony was held in a traditional Greek Orthodox church

in Stamford, CT. 

Inside the church was a painting of one of my favorites

found all over Greece:

St. George and the Dragon. 

I always enjoy seeing how people decorate the end of the church pews

and loved their use of lavender and olive branches. 

 The beautiful white cake was also decorated with
olive branches and blue flowers.

At the top, the same love birds
the parents of the bride
had on their own wedding cake.

And the very same glasses they toasted from
many years ago.

What sweetness!

The reception was held at the lovely

Davenport Club in New Rochelle

with a veranda and stunning water view. 

The food, the people, the view 

were all outstanding

and we were ecstatic to be included

and share in this family's joy.

One last one of Central Park

and there will be more photos to come next time

with shots from the City and some of my favorites from the museums. 

Until then, happy spring to you and yours! 

(All Photos Copyright: Kirsten Steen)