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A good night’s sleep
After sleeping for two month on two old mattresses (this was before the bed bug craze), we finally bought our first bed in July 2001. It was cheap and simple, but far more confortable.
At the beach
One perk of living in New York City is its proximity to the Ocean. In fact, the beach is just a subway ride away. Coney Island, that is. In 2001 we went there a few times, squeezed between a gazillion people. It’s not so bad as it sounds, but pretty quickly we learned that the longer ride to the beaches Fire Island is absolutely worth it.
Sky over Houston Street
Just a nice snapshot taken in June 2009, when the sky glowed over the Lower East Side.
Worldcup at Paris Bar
Today the USA lost the women’s worldcup against Japan in one of the most exciting finals I have seen, men’s or women’s. Actually, before this year, I hadn’t watched any women’s worldcups before, but during our ten years in NYC we enjoyed three of them the men’s side. Even though soccer is not big over here, there’s a lot of excitement during world cups. Here, in 2006, we watched a game at Paris Bar, for long time one of our favorite hangouts.
IAC Buidling Finished
And here’s how the IAC building looked a year later, in 2007.
IAC Building
In 2006, it looked like it would collapse any moment. Frank Gehry’s genius.
4th of July Fireworks
The big Macy’s fireworks happens every 4th of July in New York City and every year the question arises of how to watch it. Some crazy people go early to the official viewing spots along the rivers, but much better is a private rooftop, maybe including a BBQ party.
In 2005 we were invited by friends who had a spectacular view from their Jersey City high rise apartment. And isn’t Queen Mary 2 to be spotted between Verrazano Bridge and Lady Liberty?
It’s a girl!
Nothing shows the time passing more than seeing a child growing up. A friend took this photo of us when our goddaughter was born in August 2001. Today she’s visiting us for the first time in New York - a few weeks before her tenth birthday.
On the Café Wha? Cruise
On July 14th 2003 we embarked on a cruise around Manhattan with the “world famous” Café Wha? band. The band is indeed very entertaining, but better enjoy them at the Café than on a crowded boat. At least some nice Manhattan golden hour photos came out of it.
There’s Only One First Time
The very first time ever that ever made it out to Fire Island was on July 3rd 2001. The whole monty. Subway, LIRR, Taxi resp. walking, Ferry, walking to the beach…
Back then, we didn’t know much about Fire Island other than that it is super beautiful. And here we still are. No longer at Pines, where this picture was taken, but at Davis Park. But we’re also no longer simple day guests but “proud” quarter shares.
— Elke
