New York City by night...

Last photos of my trip to New York.  I explored the city after my work day was over, and here are some of my finds as I walked around!

I stayed in Times Square ... talk about information overload.

I am the ultimate tourist, so I obviously had to visit the Empire State Building.  It was really strange though, my soul mate didn't run through the doors right as I was about to leave looking for me.  Ah well, maybe next time.

Goal for next winter: skate here, enjoy hot chocolate and have snow flakes in my eyelashes.  Cliche to the max, and loving it.

Happy Hump Day! 

Food Photo Shoot in NYC

Caesar salad at Valbella in the Meat Packing District.

Lobster risotto at Valbella.  One of the best risottos I've ever had.

Crumbs cupcake store in Times Square.

Pretty excited to try them out!

Red velvet cupcake.  Delicious!

NYC in black & white

Last week I took a two day trip to New York for work.  I was lucky enough to have time to walk around and take in the city.  Since it was my first time visiting, I was a little star struck!  

I loved the street culture that I was able to experience walking around.  Every corner had something different and new.

Did I mention the shopping?

I can't wait to go back!!!

Photography Challenge #17

Technology.

I know I skipped 16 - Long Exposure.  It's something I've been experimenting with, and haven't had much luck. So hopefully I'll come back to that challenge.  Advice anyone?

Wordless Wednesday

New York City.



Zip Lining in New York (Texas that is!)

A couple of weeks ago, as a "you're done with school for the summer" present to C, we went zip-lining.  We had each bought a "Living Social" deal for two hours of zip-lining, and since it was a couple hours outside of Dallas I thought it would be a great little weekend getaway.  The zip lining was located in New York, Texas; but there weren't many hotel accommodations there, so we ended up staying in Ben Wheeler.  It's around a half hour north of New York, and a quaint but beautiful small town.  I was thinking it was going to be a great weekend about an hour outside of Dallas when we exited the free-way to continue driving on a very small road with nothing around but trees.  It was a great drive!

We pulled up to the bed and breakfast just as the sun was going down.  We stayed at the Cross Timber Ranch Bed and Breakfast (information at the end of the post.)  It was a gorgeous old house, with a ton of land and an awesome pool in the back.  The people who ran it were very nice and welcoming, and cooked a mean breakfast the next morning.  We went out to eat and then hung out in the hot tub the rest of the night!

The next morning after breakfast I finally had some sunlight to take pictures of the place.  One of the guys that owns the place also landscapes, and there were many interesting flowers around the house. 

The best backyard ever!!!  This pictures looks fake, but trust me, it's real.  They had a huge pool with a hot tub as well, very relaxing.  I'd like to say again how friendly the owners were, C and I both had such a great time, and would recommend this place to everyone and anyone! Next was the drive to New York to get our zip on :)

Be prepared for some off roading to get to this place.  It was literally in the middle of no where, dirt road entry and all.  Once we got to the top we were able to sit and enjoy the view, which was so amazing!

We are ready to go!  Had to take a picture at the top to show everyone how cool we looked in our helmets.

Zip ling through the trees.  I won't lie, I was a little nervous the first couple of times.  The staff was very friendly and helpful, and VERY safe.  Once I went the first time though I was addicted, it's so fun and exciting.

Me coming on down!

C was a pro!

As you can tell from the pictures we had a lot of fun.  Neither of us had ever gone zip lining before and we both really enjoyed ourselves and hope to be able to go again! 

If you'd like more information on the Cross Timber Ranch Bed and Breakfast please click here.

For more zip lining information click here, to see New York Texas Zip Lining Adventures' website.

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend.  Now it's back to the grind, at least it's a short week :)  See you tomorrow!