Today I awoke abruptly to a 1/4 hangover, but that did not discourage me. After a shower and quick coffee injection we began our long and arduous adventure. Our first stop was the Guggenheim which due to it’s beautiful design was a very enjoyable experience, beside the fact that the Kandinsky gallery was closed. We then moved onward to the Neue Gallerie which was quite a treat. I saw work that was incredibly moving such as Gustav Klimts portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer and the paintings of the German group The Blue Rider. We then moved on to the Frick which was overwhelming. Everything was gold encrusted and decorated with floral patterns. The paintings of Gainsborough were incredibly captivating, life-sized, and lit perfectly. From there we went to the MoMA which was even more overwhelming. There were more people than Disney Land and the shear size was amazing. Andy Warhols exhibit was my favorite section and was the first time I saw his portraits of Marilyn. It was a good day and I look forward too tomorrow.