On the recent trip to NYC, we felt the need to stop by the new Apple store. It resides underneath the plaza of the (former?) GM bldg on 5th ave. The bldg is also home to Ron Lauder (Estee's son and investor in Denton's former company) who, btw, just bought the most expensive piece of art ($153 million - which happens to be the same price as a Boeing 787!). Right around the corner (or is it attached) is FAO Schwartz. UGH.
Anyhooo....the Apple store represents much better in real life than it does in this cameraphone picture. It looks slightly cooler at night also. And speaking of night - it is open 24/7. We went in once or twice - mostly to cool off, but I did blog from there too. There is nothing actually in the store that is not in other Apple stores - just more of it. And seemingly always packed. Maybe it's just the FAO Schwartz of geeks.
My other favorite place is Central Park. You can actually get lost in the park - or be in places where you can forget you are even in the city. Here is Bethesda Fountain, which I've always loved. It's a great place to relax and /or people watch....though I've been there when I've been the only person around. The end of Angels in America has an eloquent synopsis of the fountain - and her (Bethesda's) supposed backstory. I liked being there even before knowing it. ...though, is it just me, or is something around there always under construction?
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