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March 27th 2019
Published: March 31st 2019
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High on Life, high on love, high on The Highline walk and High in rooftop bars Twenty-five years ago (March 26, 1994) we were married barefoot on a glistening white sandy beach in Barbados listening to the intoxicating roar of the ocean waves surrounded by good friends and family. Banks beer and rum drinks flowed and island music played. At that time we vowed to attempt to celebrate our bigger... Read Full Entry



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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley
D MJ Binkley
D MJ Binkley
Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info
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Helicopter in flightHelicopter in flight
Helicopter in flight
Not an uncommon sight
Entrance to the 911 MuseumEntrance to the 911 Museum
Entrance to the 911 Museum
Got behave yourselfGot behave yourself
Got behave yourself
Or face the consequences.......
Peaceful lake in Central ParkPeaceful lake in Central Park
Peaceful lake in Central Park
Grand Central StationGrand Central Station
Grand Central Station
Amazing edifice that was almost razed. Jacky Kennedy helped prevent its demolition.
The White Horse TavernThe White Horse Tavern
The White Horse Tavern
Famous hang out for Dylan Thomas
Photo take on 9-11 after the towers had collapsedPhoto take on 9-11 after the towers had collapsed
Photo take on 9-11 after the towers had collapsed
Katz will ship a salami wherever you want!Katz will ship a salami wherever you want!
Katz will ship a salami wherever you want!
Katz's DeliKatz's Deli
Katz's Deli
The real deal!!
Inside the 911 MuseumInside the 911 Museum
Inside the 911 Museum
The Twin TowersThe Twin Towers
The Twin Towers
A part of the skyline we'll not see again.
Welcoming gift at the hotelWelcoming gift at the hotel
Welcoming gift at the hotel



31st March 2019

Kuan Yin
Karen Johnson

McSorley's Wonderful Saloon
Joseph Mitchell wrote" McSorley's Wonderful Saloon," which is included in his book "Up in the Old Hotel." Mitchell was a writer for the New Yorker Magazine, and "McSorley's..." Most of the book consists of factual stories he heard from the people he ran into at the bar. It also includes this bit of poetry: "In winter I'm a Buddhist, But in summer I'm a nudist."
31st March 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

McSorley's Wonderful Saloon
As the bar keep said, the photos and news articles on the walls tell the story... such a rich history. Dave was surprised that this was my favorite bar. I liked it because it is so rustic and because they probably still don't want women in there.... but I was!
31st March 2019

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

I am exhausted just reading this
Wow Dave and Merry Jo, you never stopped on this trip. It was so fun to read about so many great restaurants and sights other than the typical. It sounds like an amazing time.
31st March 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

I am exhausted
We fell into bed every night. I had my fit bit on and knew how far we had walked... I'm not sure that was a blessing. Before we arrived we only had one thing planned each day so we could let the trip evolve as it wanted. We were happy to do so. Still dreaming of that corned beef!
31st March 2019

Grey haired nomads
David & Janice The grey-haired-nomads

New York, New York!
You’ll need a long rest, and a good foot massage before your next anniversary. Congratulations!
31st March 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

New York, New York
You make us smile... indeed ... you are correct. We have already tossed out the idea of going to Bora Bora for our 30th so we can lounge around an over water hut and relax in warm weather. But-- who knows by then.
31st March 2019

Sheila Ball
non-member comment

Big Apple
Fun reading about your trip, Happy anniversary to you both. You are perfectly suited for each other. Did you climb the "Vessel" stairs? I loved how the city was planned. You could figure out how many blocks you had to go. Was in my younger days though.
31st March 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Big Apple
Glad you enjoyed the read. We had a marvelous anniversary. No we did not climb the Vessel stairs. We'd already put enough mileage on our feet. A lovely city.
31st March 2019

cabochick
Andrea

So weird, my coworker and I were just talking about New York! He was explaining to all me all the boroughs that there are, all the things to do and see, and how they seem so familiar to us because we grew up hearing about them here in Canada. Do you recommend a certain time to visit? I'd think Spring or Fall would be perfect.
31st March 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

So weird...
Andrea, great minds think a like. As for a best time of year it depends on what you want to do. Included in this blog was a link to our last visit there and that was in July. The fireworks were spectacular! The shows and the restaurants aren't impacted by a season. Although I've always wanted to see The Rocketts and they only play at the holidays so I suspect next time we go it will be early December. Each neighborhood is very different within Manhattan and yes all the boroughs are different. I'd like to go back and eat my way through Brooklyn. That seems to be the in spot these days.
31st March 2019

gangopa
tab gangopadhyay

You had a ball on 25th golden years!
I am glad you two spent the 25th anniversary in NYC...my favourite and it always has a touch of difference! Central Park is great and you even had a birdie show which I never had...mind it I always happened to be there in wintry-ish climate. And you even stole one of my daily favourite show of Stephen Colbert! You lucky dual! I envied you! You sure spent the 25th with a style!
31st March 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

25th anniversary
Tab, thanks for following along. I think the bird walk in winter would be good. You'll have to do that next time. There are so many things to do that you can never get to all of them. Stephen Colbert was terrific. We really had a nice trip and saw a wide variety of things.
31st March 2019

Michael
non-member comment

You always find the authentic things to do
You do such good research and then tell us vividly about your experiences. The same thing happened to us, leaving a cell phone in the car and meeting a New Yorker to give it back. Yay! Love when you travel!
1st April 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Authentic things to do
We really enjoyed doing a few different things this trip. It was thrilling to get the cell phone back. Not really sure how it happened except we were very tired.
1st April 2019

amanda davis
non-member comment

What a great trip
What an amazing trip. You made it to Russ and Daughters too! Fantastic! How nice you got to fit in a TCC meeting. I used to live in Chelsea. It still blows my mind every time I see the high line, and the crowds it brings to the once desolate western edge.
1st April 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

What a great trip
Yes, we ate and drank our way around the city. The Highline has changed that part of town for both good and bad. It offers great views. The breakfast at Russ and Daughters still makes my mouth water.
2nd April 2019

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

I remember Following your Ireland blogs...
has five years passed already!!!!???
2nd April 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ireland blogs
Yes, isn't it unbelievable that another 5 years has passed. We've decided to head to a warm location to celebrate 30 years.
2nd April 2019

nancic123
Nanci and David Curry

Anniversaries...
Congratulations on 25 years! We got married in NYC 32 years ago. In City Hall in Manhattan. Just us and about 400 hundred strangers! We are heading there very soon and looking forward to it. As your blog shows, there are so many things to do and see. We can't wait...
2nd April 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Anniversary
I hope you will take the birding walk. It was fantastic. Glad you had an intimate wedding. :) You could stay busy every day for a month and barely see anything. So much to do.
2nd April 2019
The Vessel

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

I think we have to add this to our list
We have to find that artwork next time we are in NYC. It is now added to our things-to-see-in-New-York-list. Btw I think Manhattan was a great choice of island for your anniversary. /Ake
2nd April 2019
The Vessel

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Add this to our list
The climbable artwork is easy to find. It has not been open long and is drawing large Crowds. It is near the Highline walk.
5th April 2019

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

25 and still dangerous
Congrats, bells & whistles to Dave & MJ from your friends...the Dancing Duo from Oz. 25 years together is an anniversary to remember the good times and dream of the even greater times to come. 'Cos a good life together is like a luscious tall glass...where cream is constantly rising to the top.
6th April 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

25 and still dangerous
An anniversary to remember indeed. Thanks for following along on our adventures. We'd still like to do another trip with you.
8th April 2019

Sona (Monique Nelson)
non-member comment

Glad to See You're in NYC
Hi Dave and Merry Jo - I'm glad to see that you were/are in my old home, Manhattan. I surely miss it. I used to see cardinals regularly in the woods in New Jersey. It gave me such a thrill, I could hardly contain myself. Continue what you're doing. I read on comment on Twitter the other day from a woman who read travel blogs and said that the only way she could travel was through travel blogs. It touched me deeply. You do good out there! My husband and I have been unable to travel as before, regretfully. I'm hoping that will change. Blessings, and have a great day!
8th April 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

In NYC
So glad to hear from you again and sorry to hear you are not traveling as much. Hopefully, you are doing other things that make you as happy. Manhattan was a great place to celebrate our wedding anniversary. So much to do.... I'm glad to hear people love reading travel blogs and get transported by words. Hopefully, you've continued your travel writing. Keep in touch.
10th April 2019
Wonderful 25th anniversary celebration

Crannster
Theresa and Dave

Happy Anniversary
Glad you celebrated a quarter century with great food on a fairly well-known island. NYC is awesome - no regrets for sure! D
10th April 2019
Wonderful 25th anniversary celebration

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Happy Anniversary
Naming it as a quarter of a century really makes it set in. Yikes! Yes, we loved celebrating in one of the greatest cities in the world. As you say, no regrets. Eager to see what 30 years takes us. See you soon.
6th May 2019

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Happy Anniversary!
Aw, what a lovely read ? You seem to have spent your 25th anniversary in just the best way possible for you both. Re-living memories, enjoying amazing food, and getting off-the-beaten track in New York! I'm a big fan of Bloody Marys myself too - both nutritional, and also helpful in solving much of the world's problems as you say! I think I am also a secret birder deep down, the Cental Park bird walk looked great ? Good to read that you seemed to have such a lovely time and anniversary in NYC.
7th May 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

A happy anniversary
It was a great trip. NYC has so much to offer. We did a bit of everything this time bouncing between outdoors, architecture and historic locations. All in all a well balanced trip.
24th September 2019

starship VT
starship - VT

Great Review!
Wow, you two would be hard to keep up with! But, what a great way to spend a milestone anniversary! Though having been to NYC, mostly for day trips, there is a never ending list of things to do and places to see. Now that we have a relative living there, we sure hope to do more and we'd sure love to eat at Katz's Deli! By the way, enjoyed all your photos too!
24th September 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Thank you for reading.
We always enjoy comments from travel bloggers! There is no shortage of things to do in NYC.

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