Another quick trip into the city today for a coaching gig, which required a wake-up time of 5 AM. I don’t do 5 AM very well. I thought I’d share some photos courtesy of the iPhone.

Coffee and the New York Times Crossword Puzzle. Always tricky on a jiggly bus ride.

At this point, we’re in New Jersey on our way into the city and that’s the Manhattan skyline off in the distance.

The trees are blooming – what an early Spring we’re having!

More beauty.

The woman I’m working with has an office right by Madison Square Garden.

And it’s also close to Macy’s.

After our appointment, I headed back toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is in the Theater District/Times Square. I cut through the garment district. That’s Daytona Braids and Trimming where I get my Embroidery Floss. (I confess: I cut through the Garment District in order to buy a cupcake from Crumbs Bakery.)

My favorite newspaper and, even more importantly, my favorite crossword puzzle source. You can see the Port Authority Terminal reflected in the glass.

And there’s the Port Authority, where I catch the bus back home.

I love New York and I’d like nothing better than to spend the day there, but alas, I had to get back home. I’ll try to grab more photos during my next 2 visits.

It was a gorgeous day, by the way, with the temperature in the 70’s. However, colder weather and rain are coming.

One day I’m picking up rocks, digging for more rocks, dumping rocks, leveling dirt – the next day I’m in Manhattan. Tomorrow? Back to hard labor.