This past week I had the privilege of heading back to New York City for a much needed dose of one of my favorite cities. I am always amazed that every time I go back to NYC there are so many things to see in regards to new, cutting edge, architecture and this trip was certainly no exception. However, one of the things I love most about NYC (that is totally free), is experiencing its rich fabric of storefronts, old buildings, and markets, of which there was plenty to see. Although the city has enough to fill an entire vacation schedule, I also made some time to travel to the shores of New Jersey for some much needed rest and relaxation at the beach. Here is a random sampling of my encounters during my time there. Look forward to future posts to get the full spectrum of my experience.