New York Pride March

On the same weekend I managed to go to two different parades. The Mermaid Parade in Coney Island on Saturday and The New York Pride March on Sunday, June 24th. I truly loved it!!!!!!!What an amazing atmosphere, everyone having a great time :)
It is so amazing to live in a place where DIVERSITY is celebrated, respected and appreciated. That is what I love about cities like London and New York. You can be whatever you want to be. No one cares!!!!!!
It was the 43rd Annual Gay Pride Parade and also a celebration of the first anniversary since same sex marriage was legalized in New York.
Usually it takes place during summer and starts at Fifth Avenue going all the way down to Greenwich Village.
It is one of the year's most exciting events in New York. Very glad to have been part of it :)
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Mermaid Parade at Coney Island

The Mermaid Parade takes place every year in Coney Island. It usually happens late June. This year it happened on my birthday (June 23rd)! Since we moved to New York, we talked about going to visit Coney Island. The best thing is that you can take the subway all the way from Manhattan. In our case, we took the train in Herald Square (where Macy's is located took us nearly 45min). You can use any of the yellow or orange lines for the bargain of 2.25USD each way. You can't complain, can you?
The Mermaid Parade exists since 1893 and attracts a large crowd of people in search of some fun. The day was glorious and we fun we had!!!!!
When in Coney Island, you need to have a hot dog at Nathan's. The famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happens there every July 4th (in fact, it happened yesterday).
There were quite a few naked mermaids too... Oh dear...
Overall, I would definitely go back to go to the beach. The water is very cold though!!!!! The place is so tacky it becomes cult in my opinion.
I am sure you have seen this amusement park in some movie before. It is just so iconic!!!!!
Hope you enjoy :) xxxx

Gustav Klimt: 150th Anniversary Celebration at Neue Gallery

One of the things I love the most about living in big cities such as London and New York are the cultural attractions. Seriously, you have no time to get bored in such cities. There is always so much to do!!!!!!! As soon as I knew there would be an exhibition to celebrate Gustav Klimt's 150th anniversary, I knew I would end up there. Klimt is one of my favorite painters. I love his style, the colours, the beautiful mosaics we find in his art. Also, I had never been to Neue Galerie, which is located in the Museum Mile and is devoted to early 20th century German and Austrian art and design. The gallery is based in an impressive landmark mansion on Fifth Avenue and it offers a diverse program of exhibitions, lectures, films and concerts.

The Klimt exhibition was open on May 24 and will be on until August 27.It features major works from the collection, as well as several never-before-seen photographs of the artist. He looks so bohemian in some of them. I could imagine him living in the 70's!!!!!

I was a bit disappointed because there were not many paintings. Anyways, it s always amazing to be so close to a master's work. Beautiful and rich as the lovely ladies from the Viennese society he used to portrait.

If you go, make sure you have a coffee afterwards at the beautiful Cafe Sabarsky inside the mansion. It evokes the great Fin de siècle coffee places in Vienna and is supposed to be a favorite spot for New Yorkers.

 Neue Galerie:  1048 5th Avenue  New York, NY 10028

(212) 628-6200

Cock at The Duke

If you are looking for an Off Broadway show, I would definitely recommend going to see Cock. It has been receiving raving reviews and it is a very different experience from the box standard theater thing. There are only 4 actors in scene and the stage is very tiny, a sort of cockpit-like arena with stadium . In our case, we were lucky to be on the first row. If we wanted we could touch the actors!!!!!
Cock tells the story of a gay man, who begins an affair with a woman while separated from his lover. The performances are amazing!!!!! Besides, Cock is an Olivier Award-winning production from The Royal Court Theatre :)

Hope you enjoy!!!! xxxx

Big Apple Barbecue Block Party

The Big Aple Barbecue Block Party takes place one weekend each June at Madison Square Park (in front of the Flatiron building and Eataly). This year it happened on the 9th and 10th of June. Basically, it is a free admission event to celebrate award-winning barbecue and Southern-inspired fare from the country’s top pitmasters available for $8/plate. There was a great Motown style band playing when we were there. The weather was absolutely beautiful and everyone was having a great time.
I truly enjoyed it!!!! As the queues were so long, we didn't have any food from the stands. Next year, I definetely will :) xxxx

Whereabouts....

I am so sad I haven't been writing here as much...Summer has arrived in New York and I am trying to make the most of it,  juggling work, exercise, fun, housekeeping duties, personal life, etc...

I have been up to so many things and I need to sit down and share with you guys!!!!!!!Among them: The Mermaid Parade @ Coney Island, Pride Parade, Klim'ts exhibition and Big Apple Barbecue. Time out, I love you!!!!!!

Loving the heat in this city, even when it get close to the 40s Celsius lol 

What a  change!!!!!! :) 

All good though. Had my first Birthday in the US and already looking forward to July 4th (my hubby's Bday too). Can't wait for the fireworks and the party to begin.

7 months in New York, nearly 3 months working. Life is good!!!!!!:):)

Summer, bring it on!!!!!

Loads of love xxxxxxxxx

Spiegelworld @ Empire New York

If you are in New York this summer, don't miss Spiegelworld @ Empire New York!!!!!!Mainly if your are looking for something different and off the beaten track of Broadway (in spite of being based in the middle of Times Square).  It was my first show in New York and I was truly impressed. I had seen a similar show in London a couple of years ago called La Soiree.  It is a mix of vaudeville, burlesque, circus with impressive performances and a hint of comedy.
 I went with work and we had amazing tickets on the 1st and 2nd row.
The lady singing during the show reminded me of Florence and the Machine as well. 
Have a look at some of the amazing photos:

 One word to define it: AWESOME!!!!!!

Hope you enjoy!!!!! xxxxx

Sunset on Hudson with Chuck Bramman Jazz Band

Back to New York after amazing 10 days in England. Oh dear, how I miss that country!!!!! Oh dear, how I love the American weather. I was freezing in England in the last couple of days...We definetely can't have it all.

So happy it is summer and there are so many free things to do in the city.

Last Friday, we went to this free event on Pier 45. Sunset + Jazz Band + NY's skyline in the background :) So nice!!!!!!!