On Saturday, fourteen of us cabbed to John's Pizzeria for the most incredible New York pizza. I'm still having visions of pizza dancing in my head. (My visions might make me drool just a little bit, but I didn't just say type admit that.)
On the way to John's, I sat up front with the cabbie.
He scared me.
At first.
And then?
He didn't.
His initial gruffness turned to cautious friendliness, followed by outright delight.
His name is Spiro.
This photo of Spiro is my favorite photo out of the zillions I took during my six days in NYC.
Everything about it says "New York" to me.
Thank you Spiro, so much, for allowing me to photograph you!
© Twenty Four At Heart
Mmmmm...pizza and cabbies...
Posted by: Jan | August 10, 2010 at 03:46 AM
OMG...that is a great photo and I totally get why it's your favorite! By the way, I loved the pink dress. You looked spectacular.
Posted by: dogmother | August 10, 2010 at 04:19 AM
I totally love his face. You can see the gruffness, but you can also see a tremendous softness too. He looks like a sweet man. Just don't tell Spiro I said that. It might ruin his rep.
Posted by: Donna in VA | August 10, 2010 at 05:24 AM
He looks like a honey bun. As long as you didn't flash him I'm sure he would be harmless.
Di
(you didn't flash him..... right?)
Posted by: di | August 10, 2010 at 05:47 AM
Awwwh, he looks like a softy when he smiles :) Have a great day!
Posted by: Nancy @ The Wife of a Dairyman | August 10, 2010 at 06:24 AM
Spiro!!! well of course he is nice, he is GREEK!!! (me too, could ya tell?)
Posted by: Joanne | August 10, 2010 at 06:42 AM
I miss you.
Posted by: vodkamom | August 10, 2010 at 06:46 AM
Love it! You're right it's very New York and the lighting is awesome!
Posted by: Kelly | August 10, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Thanks for sharing Spiro - great picture.
Posted by: Kelly Stone | August 10, 2010 at 09:12 AM
I bet he has a great story too.
Posted by: mel | August 10, 2010 at 09:20 AM
I love this picture.
Posted by: Linda Tustin | August 10, 2010 at 09:35 AM
How fun! I want to go to New York with a bunch of crazy bloggers too! I guess I missed it this year... there's always next year.
Posted by: hippo brigade | August 10, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Glad u had a real NY experience. We're all softies underneath!
Posted by: Liz S | August 10, 2010 at 05:05 PM
That's a great photo memory and I know the pizza was awesome! Good seeing you this weekend. You are awesome in person :)
Posted by: Nakeva Corothers | August 10, 2010 at 05:06 PM
So I'm thinking same time next week?
Posted by: Carolyn Online | August 10, 2010 at 05:50 PM
I'm with Vodka Mom. And Carolyn.
Posted by: San Diego Momma | August 10, 2010 at 08:06 PM