Dear Silvergirl,
When it rains in Vinegar Hill/DUMBO/Fulton Ferry, it’s serious. Because we’re directly on the water with no tall buildings for a shield. The wind will blow out your umbrella at least twice before you even make it to the corner.
But isn’t this view amazing? Look! I’m walking under the Manhattan Bridge!
There are cobblestones. How cute. I slip on them while holding my plaid umbrella and taking photos of my favorite building.
No one delivers in DUMBO, so I’m always going out to get lunch. Usually Almondine or Peas & Pickles if I don’t bring anything with me. And sometimes I go out for cookies.
I’m totally not fooling you, am I? You know I love cold weather. I don’t even mind the rain that much, but rain and wind can make for a very blustery combination. I love this view though– rain or shine.
Caitlin says
These photos are awesome. You have quite the eye for photography! I always love looking at your Instagrams.
Alex Elizabeth says
The 4S camera makes things so much easier to capture, too. For a camera phone it’s really excellent. I take so many photos throughout the day :)
laura says
Cookies for lunch? brilliant! :) After you tweeted about the Asians getting married in DUMBO, I did some research on that. Didn’t find anything worth a Nobel, but lots of very pretty photos! :)
Alex Elizabeth says
Yes, cookies for lunch. Super lazy lunch :)
Alex Elizabeth says
Oh and it was an Asian bride with the knee high black boots!
Mia says
Things look so beautiful in the rain, and those old brick buildings are no exception. It’s supposed to rain all week here, and although I’m not crazy about going out when it’s windy I love to stay in when it rains. Mmmph. I just want to take the week off work and cozy up on the couch.
Alex Elizabeth says
New York is not the greatest place to be in the rain… I’m pretty sure it usually rains sideways. I usually go out anyway, though. There’s just no avoiding it.
brett says
doing a happy dance that your letter is to me
i love NYC
i wish i was there right now with you eating some of those delish cookies and looking at the fab scenery!!
thx
brett
Fashion By Alicia says
These rain photos are gorgeous although I hate when my umbrella flips out!
Alex Elizabeth says
Yeah, me too! This one’s manual, so it’s doubly annoying but at least it doesn’t break.