Today Show Plaza

I've been a big fan of the Today Show since high school.  Since we were staying in Midtown, there way no reason not to get over to stand in the Plaza for a Meet and Greet.  It was fun to get a glimpse of the behind the scenes set up, and see the Today Show Hosts in person.

It was a relatively quiet morning in February, so there wasn't a lot of people there, which was rare. 

Unfortunately, Matt Lauer was gone for the day, but Carl Quintanilla from CNBC was filling in with Ann Curry.  Ann's always a favorite since was was a former Oregon Duck, having graduated from The University of Oregon.  Carl gives a good interview on his morning show, 'Squawk on the Street.'

After their segments, the hosts were generous with their time, and mingled with the crowd.  I was surprised at how tiny Ann was, and how high her heels were!

Nice to scratch that off the Bucket List.

Lobby Clock in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel

 I was fascinated by the clock in the lobby of the Waldorf Astoria.  It's nine feet tall and was made for the Chicago World's fair in 1938. Around the base of it, are likenesses of several US Presidents and Queen Victoria. It's so amazing, with tiny bears and bulls, and flowers included in it's ornate filigree.

There's so many interesting things to see in the lobby of this great hotel. it was worth the $30 sandwich to have lunch there!