DAY 3: Cars, famous people, and fine food

Katey and I went and got bagels and coffee Wednesday morning and believe it or not, Portland lives on in New York. The place had a huge sign saying they were serving Stumptown Coffee. Even New Yorkers know that that shit is the best.
Tim picked me up that morning and we drove back to Pennsylvania to their house. The drive is long and I can't believe Tim does it so often. Their house is beautiful and peaceful but I can see the many reasons why they want to move back into the city.
We headed back to NYC that night along with Wendy and went to Extinction at the Cherry Lane Theatre right off Bleeker Street. Outside were clearly some famous people as they were dressed snazzy and pictures were being taken. Turns out they were from a TV show called Psyche and there to support their fellow actor in this play.
The play was an emotional rollercoaster and we were in the 3rd row. Wendy and I worried before about falling asleep but this show never let up. I laughed a lot at the interactions between the two men and was shocked at the ending and amazed that they would perform this show night after night. It was the kind of play that could crawl inside an actor and really effect them. It hit so close to home playing songs off of Pixie's Doolittle album and even some Nirvana and Beastie Boys. By the way, Michael Weston is an amazing actor.
Afterwards we went to digest the play and some amazing food at Commerce, a fancy restaurant that we only went to because it was right next to the theatre. We had a tortelini appetizer that had sweet potato, pomegranite, and hazelnuts and was maybe one of the best things I've ever tasted. That whole meal goes down as one of the best I have ever had. I certainly went out with a bang before leaving for Africa.



I am so glad that I came to New York City and got to spend time with my brother. I don't do it enough. It was also nice to do it without my parents. Time well spent. I'm already feeling like I will never regret this trip.