Shira goes downtown

Shira has two weeks of Spring break. I only offered to cover one day.

She has become quite the reader! I found this book in one of those free library boxes. After finishing it, she went up to the barista and they talked about how wonderful this story is. The other day I actually went into a bookstore, they have updated the book in color, otherwise, exact same book.

Then it was on to downtown. On a glorious sunny day. Of course we rode Angels Flight. Shira wanted to do so a few times. But I had other plans for things to do.

I had to get a picture in front of this sign for her Abba. He works for BNY Mellon, he used to work at this office. We’re not sure they still have an office downtown, but if not, then removing the name is too much effort.

She is really trying to get all the poses. Not that she needs to. Shira has always been extremely photogenic. Here we are, looking at the Central library. Then it was down the outdoor escalators, which she thought was the coolest thing ever!

The Children’s section of the library is the coolest of all. It isn’t the original location, but the kids lucked out with the most beautiful. She got to take out four books!!! I can’t tell you how thrilling it is that these days she prefers reading to You Tube!!!!

Then we walked through the Biltmore Hotel. At this point she told me that everything is so beautiful here, that she wants to live downtown, preferably in the Biltmore.

Sushi lunch at Grand Central market.

And here we are, dancing in front of the neon Mural at Grand Central Market. We ended the day at a park, where she ran, and danced and played with the other kids. Yes, I was exhausted.