I went off walking in the city on my own. I broke off from the second group heading home to go to FAO Schwarz. It is A LOT different than I was there last (back in the 90s). It looks like that they downsized. It’s still an overkill of a toy and candy store, but it is not as grand as I remembered it. I almost didn’t recognized it. Slightly disappointed, but there were still some elements of the store I have in my memories (with themed sections of toys) that brought up some nostaglic feels for me.
I’m sad that the store is closing forever, but I think it was a long time coming.
-Julie M.