our trip to Coney Island

Monday- Columbus Day. My favorite holiday because it feels so insignificant and there's no pressure to do something or be somewhere. We were blessed with a beautiful warm extended summer day. Initial plan was to go to Bronx Zoo, but in the last minute we decided to get on a train to Coney Island- one of the items that was never crossed off from "things to do before summer ends." This is the subway trip to Coney Island as recorded by Taiyo- totally unedited.

"I'm going to take a picture of that guy," he said.

He's holding it himself, by the way.

He loves his little feet!

This is my favorite: his palm.

It was exactly a year ago when we visited Coney Island last. I love the irony and contrast of Coney Island. One corner is busy and happening, then one of the landmark Wonder Wheel stands in a unpopular dark alley. You have to walk through some stares of shady characters tending game booths to get there. But Taiyo wanted to get on, so we did. This one is pretty expensive too- $7 each. As we ascended, I realized I am really scared of height. I was simply terrified. The second time around was a bit easier. Taiyo loved it. He seemed comfortable. Then I convinced him for a very jerky thrill ride. He hated it. We stopped at Aquarium, going through serious rebuilding after Sandy. It was barely open, but felt like we had to stop by for support. He had two corn dogs and ice cream on the boardwalk, then played a while at the playground giving me some quiet time staring at the ocean. It was just perfect day in every way.