We also made a jaunt into the New York Public Library, but the main hall was closed for renovation, so we didn't get to see much other than this hallway (admittedly a beautiful hallway) and a few side rooms. Just another excuse to go back, I guess!

The Flat Iron Building at Sunset:

We also went to the Met, where Anna and I went to the Jacqueline de Ribes exhibit. I think this may have been one of my favorite parts of the trip. Look at these costumes! My mind was going crazy imaging all the cool photos I could have taken with these beautiful gowns!

The Met also had this really cool nativity tree, which played Christmas carols and light up various parts of the scene as it played. The angels on the tree actually reminded me of my tree topper growing up, which was cool.

After our marathon throughout Manhattan, we decided to call it a day and grabbed some bagels on the way home. I'm a little sad that my first "New York bagel" experience was not as magical as I thought it would be, mostly due to the lackluster cream cheese the shop had. I generally view my bagel as a vehicle for the massive amounts of cream cheese I slather on, so the fact that this delicious condiment didn't walk up was a little disappointing. 

Anyway, enough with my bagel tangent. Until next time!