Anyhoo…we went shopping (again) and then had lunch and took the subway to Central Park. We walked to Strawberry Fields and visited the John Lennon memorial. Then we walked across to The Dakota to see where John Lennon lived (and died). As we walked through the park, a lady walked past us and we recognized her….YOKO ONO walking her dog!
Our friend Beth, who grew up here, recommended the Tribeca Grill for dinner. Amazing food and atmosphere! The best lemon drops ever! Michael, our Lebanese cab driver, talked non-stop for 20 minutes about the time he drove Brooke Shields home…he is in love with her! He said one day he will make a movie with her. He was very interesting - a master's degree in finance from a Lebanese university but can't find a job due to the current economic conditions so he is driving a cab and says he loves it. The Lord works in mysterious ways.
We returned to the hotel around 10 pm and sat in the lobby having another lemon drop. We met a guy who was a Colonel in an artillery unit in Iraq, who was also a double amputee. He was here to speak at a Wounded Warrior conference. We also met several other guys who were here for the conference and they are doing great things. Shelly shared some of the things she is doing to help with case management in behavioral health and the evening turned out to be quite enjoyable.
P.S. Beth - thanks for the restaurant recommendation. We have one more day and night to finish what is on your list!
John Lennon Memorial
John Lennon Memorial
entrance to The Dakota
The Dakota
a cool tree in Central Park
Poet's Circle - Central Park
Central Park
pedestrian crossing - Central Park
Shelly & the ShoeGasm!
