twisty tree like thing

twisty tree like thing

That’s the official name that I given this architectural feature. Taken in Manhattan, NY.

apple stairs

apple stairs

This is the companion to my previous post. Both were taken at the Apple Store on 5th Ave. in New York City.

5 Av 53 St

5 Av - 53 St

5 Av and 53 St where, apparently, no one can find a scraper, or, a can of paint. Gotta love New York! This will be my last post for a couple of weeks. Heading out to St. Lucia for a missions trip with 29 high school students from our church’s youth ministry. Looking forward to partnering with the Evangelical Church of the West Indies for a 5th time and seeing old friends as well. Be back soon WordPress family!

St. Patrick’s Cathedral 3

St. Patrick's Cathedral 3

 

The restoration project at St. Patrick’s Cathedral is on a colossal scale that is only matched by the beautiful cathedral itself.

bethpage

bethpage

Bethpage is a town on Long Island, and apparently, this amazing sand sculpture as well! I do believe that the dragon in this sculpture is called Lignum, who can be seen flying around WordPress Land.  😉

under manhattan

under manhattan

You have the famous (or infamous) subways of New York, which have been known to provide a place of residence for medium sized dogs (a.k.a., New York subterranean rats with a New York attitude), and you have this: a passageway beneath the streets of lower Manhattan. I think this is a preview of what is to come when the new World Trade Center Transportation Hub is complete.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral 2

St. Patrick's Cathedral 2

Another image of St. Patrick’s from my recent trip to NY.  I hope to see this wonderful space after the work is completed!

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

St. Patrick's Cathedral

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, in New York, is a magnificent example of Neo-Gothic architecture. It was dedicated in 1879 and is currently undergoing a massive restoration for both the interior and exterior. The amount of scaffolding – on the inside and out – is absolutely staggering.

dreamy beach

dreamy beach

One more shot from my recent trip back home to New York.

my dad… my son

my dad...my son

My dad just turned 74…my son is 26… their lives and experiences are miles apart… on our last full day in NY we took a walk on the boardwalk at Jones Beach and I was so glad to see these two men – who mean the world to me – talk and share moments together. So grateful for family.