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March 12, 2006
Back in New York City, Co-op City, The Bronx and Back with Victoria
So I'm back in NYC for a visit and first thing was that my suitcase stayed behind in Amsterdam. My flight to Amsterdam from Vienna was delayed so before landing I was told I wouldnt make my connecting flight and would have to spend the night in Amsterdam. Although that was a nice idea and I wouldn't mind it, something about missing a flight bothers me. So when I exited the plane I calculated that I had about 12 minutes to navigate to the other side of the airport. The map that calculated estimated travel between certain areas calculated that I wouldn't make it. So I made a mad dash through the airport hoping that now one tackled me or shot me. I made it to my flight but when I spoke with one of the flight crew she told me that although I could run my suitcase couldnt and that probably I wouldnt get when I arrived in New York. So instead I recieved my suitcase Saturday morning. Michaela my good friend that is handling mail and other things for me while I'm in Vienna was there to pick me up and drop me off at home. So we caught up on the car ride home and talked about what was new in our lives. I got home and had Pizza with Kelly and Alex, my house sitters, and just watched some good ole American TV in english too! Friday morning was filled with phone calls and taking care of various errands and a trip to pathmark. It also was the day that Martin my friend from Vienna arrived too. He is working for Magnum Photos again on a 3 month stay this time. I saw my cousin Jr who is the dashing gentle man with the bald head and goatee. After finding out I wouldnt get Victoria Friday I decided to go out with Jr to Lenox Lounge on 77th. I took a gypsy cab from Bartow ave to the 6 train, then the 6 train to 125th Street just to take some photos of this train station, then the 4 to 86th and then I took a yellow cab to 77th and 1st. It was great to just be in the city and feel the vibe and the people. not to mention I was wearing just a button down shirt. no jacket and it was totally fine!! Its the warmest weather that I've been in since last fall. So I had nice time at Lenox Lounge, pictures to be posted tomorrow. Saturday I got up and then went to get Victoria. Victoria has been growing so much in the last 7 months, its amazing. So it looks like she grew a few more inches. We came home and cooked vegitable lasagna, played video games, watched a movie and just hung out and talked. It was an amazing day. I'm kinda exhausted but at the same time in just a few days here I'm having a great time. Since today is a cloudy day and rainy we have decided to go to Central Park to dig up treasures that we buried over 2 years ago. I hope the dirt is soft enough to dig. See you soon!!
Posted by Victor at March 12, 2006 05:06 PM
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yeah man the weather was really nice in ny! not that nice anymore right now but i am hoping for better days to come. unfortunately i am a good weather photographer. ;-)
co-op city and the bronx rule! peace out yo!
Posted by: Martin Fuchs at March 13, 2006 10:03 PM
There never was a U5 in Vienna, my friend roman, an expert in these things, says it is so because the OEVP ( conservative party ) wanted a U5 to to Donaustadt and since the OEVP is miles and miles away from leadership in Vienna, ther will be no U5.
Seems like a silly game.
Have a sunny time, over there where sunshine is at home.
Posted by: matthias cremer at March 13, 2006 01:45 PM
Hey Matthias, I leave to Florida tomorrow and the weather down there will be 85 degrees fahrenheit ( that's about 22 - 25 degrees ) And yes the time was 4:07 am! I was out a bit late that night. Did you notice how many people are on the "U-bahn" ? U-Bahn for those who don't know is the name given to the subway system in Vienna. There are 5 U-Bahn's to take, the U1, U2, U3, U4, and the U6. Hey was there ever a U5??
Posted by: victor at March 13, 2006 01:33 PM
Hallo Victor!
Seven degrees below cero in celsius ( for all who dont know : below cero the water turns ice ) is the situation this morning in vienna, so congratulations to your outfit. All the best to you and your friends and your family.
The photo in the u-bahn is shot at 4.07 am?
Posted by: matthias cremer at March 13, 2006 12:35 PM