NYC with my BFF - Day 2

We woke up Friday morning with no plans, again.

It was nice to wake up to sun! 

It was going to be a very nice day and we were ready for it. Mid 50's and sunny? Yes, please!

We didn't have any plans for the day and didn't exactly know what to do. Nikki suggested we be tourists for the day and take a rickshaw ride through Central Park. I had actually never walked through Central Park, so I was all for it. 

We decided to be tourists and went for a Rickshaw ride through Central Park

We had checked out of the hotel already so I had to hoof it with this huge backpack.

Friends Fountain! 

The tour was just about 2 hours and it was lovely. The kid who took us around was such a nice kid. The weather was perfect, we had a coffee and a blanket. Loved every part of it.

We weren't sure what to do next. We had wanted to get tattoos originally, but the shop I found wanted a $200 nonrefundable deposit, each. We didn't want to be so committed to something, but we still wanted tattoos!

I Googled to find whatever places were nearby. I mean, we're in Manhatten so there's gotta be good places all over. 

The first place was a bust. We couldn't figure out how to get into the door. LOL. We took it as a sign to move on.

Next up was Art Ink Tattoo right in Times Square. 

Ok. 

We go in and there's a girl passed out on the floor. But other than her? No one. 

We picked out what we wanted pretty quickly, and based on the pictures and reviews...this little Italian lady was legit.

I'm hoping the new tattoo distracts from the terrible bracelet tattoo I have. I want to go back and have her do a cover-up. 

One of the best experiences of my life and I'm so glad I did it with her. We have also found "our" tattoo person now and we're excited to have a reason to go back to NYC.

Also, I can't walk past a Citizens and not make note of it. 

What a lovely evening. I love NYC. In short bursts. 

After tattoos, we had only 30 minutes to hit up the Thai place before they closed (before opening again for dinner). We weren't sure if we'd make it.

But alas, if you wish good things to happen, they just might. 

We made it with plenty of time, it was just a short 6 minute walk from the Tattoo place. 

We knew what we were going to order before we walked in there, so we were able to place our order right away. 

We ate and headed back to the train station to catch the 5:15pm train. 

After a few stops, we got back to the truck in Ramsey, NJ and prepared for the 2 hour drive back to Binghamton. I was going to spend the night again and head home early the next morning. I did NOT want to drive another 2+ hours after making it to Binghamton. 

Till next time, NYC. I had the best time.