New York

Born and raised there, haven't been back in almost 20 years! I'm turning 60.

I try to celebrate my birthday at the beach.
Was supposed to go to Florida, but my aunt told me not to come due to the surge there, and my cousin is in the hospital, and they have red tide. Was supposed to go there last year but covid spike cancelled my plans.

So I'm flying direct to Newark, early morning flight on my birthday, brother will pick me up and we'll head to a remote NJ beach for a few hours. Later I'll head into Manhattan for supper and spend 2 days with a friend. Botanic gardens are on the agenda, and probably a walk on Brighton beach boardwalk, and a museum or two. Outside dining. Movies at my friend's house.

Thought about trying to see a show or concert, but not inclined to be in a crowd for that purpose.
The plane and the NYC commuting will be enough of a crowd to make me nervous.

I still and will wear a good quality mask. Happy to provide my vaccination card!