On the bike

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At last we got back on a bike today. Cycled from Central Park entrance at 5th Avenue up to East 90. We went through a few blocks on the Eastside, and managed to stay on the right side of the road – literally. We then crossed back through the park around 100th Avenue over to the West side where we connected up with Riverside Park (fans of You’ve got mail, know what this looks like!), then back through the local streets to Central Park, and back down to exit on 7th Avenue. It was all pretty easy, as the roads we went on were one way. It was great to get back on the bike, and certainly felt better for it afterwards.

Kym in Riverside Park
Walking NYC

Riverside Park
Walking NYC

We got here by bike
Walking NYC

Art experience

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Technology has changed how people interact with art. Yesterday we visited the MOMA, which was packed. Apart from wandering around looking at some amazing pieces, famous and not so famous there were so many people taking photos of the art. Added to the experience, the entire gallery has free wifi. Next time you are visiting a gallery – don’t forget to choose your device…. hummm, hang on do they allow this in Adelaide?

I’m taking this photo
Art Gallery - MOMA

…With my phone
Art Gallery - MOMA

What is art
Art Gallery - MOMA

Tech access

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Over the years access to the blog has relied a lot on us taking our own gear.  It use to be mini computer which was hacked, and a variety of cables for the cameras etc.  These days it involves iPads or phones with a wifi connection.  When in smaller towns we rely on public libraries (they rock!) or hotel wifi, if not expensive.  However in the larger cities – there is always the Apples stores.  They can be relied upon to be open late at night, packed with people, and plenty of access to technology.  Tonight is one of those nights.  We have had a fab dinner out (which I will blog about later) at one of the top places in New York – as described by the New Yorker next to us.  Now I’m standing in the Apple store across from Central Park after 9:30pm at night.

Live at the Apple Store – New York

Photo on 5-1-13 at 9.36 PM

Morning reading….

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Since physically escaping work, it appears I can’t seem to totally escape the topic of libraries in the news. This morning for my reading over a bowl of fruit, is an article on the New York Public Library’s negotiation with the Big Six book publishers for them to lend e-books to the public – which they all agree on in principle. The writer (President of the NYPL), also outlines restrictions placed on them by some publishers, and the selection remaining limited, and on-going need to promote the service due to the lack of knowledge the wider community has about libraries offering ebooks as a service. Wherever you are the debate and issues remain the same in public libraries.

New York Times

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Fashionista …

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Kym on Madison Avenue modelling tan Bill Blass sports coat ($150) and Ben Sherman shirt ($40) from Century 21. Amazing chinos from Uniqlo ($40) – amazing because it is the first time anything from Uniqlo has fitted.

Kym on Madison
Kym on Madison

Perhaps I need some more training or photoshop.

P.s. Dinner was fantastic. It was NY history and geography lesson.

Coffee again…

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With the rain comes a change in plan… we turned to shopping.
To wake up properly, we took ourselves to Stumptown, another recommended coffee establishment, which has their own blends and roasts. Yes, the coffee a great and certainly provided the kick we needed.

The second coffee place for the day was Blue Bottle coffee. We lined up with the office workers, ordered a cappuccino. Great tasting coffee…. Certainly enjoyed the flavour.

It is interesting, that all of the coffee places we have visited they only have stand-up bars, unless you like take-away. While we are trying to keep awake, standing up is a good thing, but it is a challenge when all you really feel like doing is collapsing into a seat, relaxing and soaking up the atmosphere. Here is where I miss home.

Stumptown
Stumptown

Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue bottle