Summer in the City, pt. 2

My second trip to NYC this summer was at the end of July for a long weekend (that was in fact quite short). It was a quickie but a goodie. I mainly went to see my friend of 4 years now, Cassie, before she left in August to Europe for the rest of the year. I spent the first day and a half strolling around Williamsburg, Brooklyn and my beloved West Village. I then went to Long Island with Cassie and spent my last day there enjoying its quaint, suburbia appeal. I always value my trips out to see her, even if it is just for a day or two. It was nice not really having an agenda and getting to see a few friends, walk around aimlessly through the parks and streets and do whatever we felt like doing.

View of the city from Williamsburg

My new favorite: Peach Lambic

Washington Square Park

Piano Man

Sand Man

Jazz Men

Fancy dinner at Union Square Cafe

My dear friend, Cassie. Her self-portrait.

Main Street, Babylon, Long Island

Babylon Station

Pizzaaaaaa!

Long Island

This past weekend I was able to get away on a jaunt to Babylon, Long Island to see my dear friend Cassie from UM. While we had some intense rain storms for most of the weekend, we embraced the blustery days and nights by staying indoors. I still got my dose of nature and felt like I was away enough from the city to relax and unwind. Movie marathons, wine, ordering in sushi, a trip to the mall for some shopping, family dinner, ice cream, boardgames with friends, pie on Pi Day, and warm hearty breakfasts sum up my couple of days spent with Cassie. I came back recharged and ready to take on this week. A little R&R and time with good friends do the body good.