Saturday was a great day but first things first.
Dinner at the East Village Life Cafe - the well know restaurant from the movie Rent. Eclectic in nature, the restaurant was cute and quaint to each patron walking through the doors. Our small group of eleven was no different. With small bursts of "La Vie Boheme", we laughed and drank our way to what would be a memorable evening.
Upon the arrival of our vehicle, all eleven jumped in to venture to the west side of Central Park for a little rendez-vous with an opera called La Boheme (at the Metropolitan Opera House). Donning our best scrubs, some in suits and others in tuxedos, we emptied into the belly of the grand entrance of the grounds to three great buildings of New York; the Metropolitan Opera House, New York Philharmonic and the New York City Opera. The feeling was magical as we embarked on a new adventure - my first opera.
The Met was both beautiful and artistic. With seats in the 5th mezzanine, we were able to appreciate the true beauty before us. The chandeliers raised, the lights dimmed and La Boheme was performed before our eyes. Each moment more magical than the previous. After the opera was complete, all 4 sets and 3 intermissions, we bid adieu to several and the six remaining walked a couple blocks south to Columbus Circle to enjoy drinks on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, overlooking Central Park.
It was a spectacular evening with great company and great entertainment.
Happy Birthday Rob!
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