In a nutshell . . .
We arrived Wednesday afternoon following an uneventful trip. A cab to the apartment and a short visit with Ashley and then a slice of pizza and salad at a local cafe' before she departed for her improv class. While she was gone Randy took a short nap and we put our feet up then took the subway down to where Ashley and her friends go for drinks apres' class. We enjoyed a couple of drinks with the gang and then headed home to the apartment where we spent the first night.
Thursday was our first full day. We walked the upper part of the park, enjoyed
the beautiful weather and early blossoms of spring. What a gorgeous time! Later that day we checked into our hotel, the only one near Ashley but only about 2 blocks away. We quickly cleaned up and got ready for our trip to the Bronx to see the Yankee's vs. Red Sox. As you may or may not know, we really like the Sox so rooting for the Yankee's was going to be hard. Our seats were in the bleachers and these are non-drinking seats. I didn't realize until a
fter the game how important that is. This area is probably reserved for the most die hard working class fans of the Yankee's. My goodness these guys can chant, yell, boo, hiss and scream at Sox fans like no other. Any late arrivals were booed as they entered the bleachers, I had thought that Boston was the ultimate baseball destination- I now take that back.Friday we took a round the island three hour boat tour. Definitely a must do
for anyone visiting NYC. To be able to see Manhattan, New Jersey, Brooklyn, 20 bridges, the Statue of Liberty and many other sights from this perspective was wonderful. 
After the boat ride we wandered up to Times square and then found the Carnegie deli for one of their HUGE sandwiches. After lunch (actually more of a lunner, lunch/dinner) we headed home, exhausted! We decided that going out wasn't going to happen, TOO tired. Ashley had given me a creme brulee' set for an early Mother's day gift. As I made the brulee' and Ashley napped Randy went out to buy butane for the torch. He had one heck of a time finding the butane and afterward was delayed in his return to the apartment as he got stuck behind a street closure as the Pope was staying in the neighborhood- REALLY! So, Randy saw the Pope in his limo headed back to his digs for his NYC stay. pretty crazy!Saturday we went over to Brooklyn for a walk through the botanical garden followed by a walk over the Brooklyn bridge back to the city. That night was had dinner out and then took in an improv show.
Sunday was come home day and because of the Pope we were delayed several hours.
It was an amazing trip! Can't wait to go again.
Note to self, bring pedometer next time so I can brag about how far we actually walk!
4 comments:
I had such a great time with you two here! Can't wait for the next visit!
My feet may hurt thinking about your walking in the big city, but my heart rejoyces hearing all about your great time there. Sounds exciting. Glad you could do it.
Opa
It was an amazing trip. What is most amazing is that Ashley, after only 8-9 months knows New York City as well as she does. We always knew where we were with her and the subways were a breeze. The city is the most vibrant city I've ever seen. It never sleeps. This city is clean, well organized, and surprisingly pretty with all the flowers, parks, interesting buildings and historical structures. I was really amazed on the boat trip around Manhatten that the Empire State Bldg. was constructed in only 13 months. That is mind boggling! The walk across the Brooklyn Bridge was also very nice. That bridge took 12years to build from 1869 to 1881and is an amazing structure with a lot of history. Linda and I can't wait to come back and see more.
Dad
Time for Oma to chime in. I had a little prview this afternoon as I visited with Linda briefly. So nice and important to come face to face with your kids and exchange a few thoughts and ideas. The trip sounds so exciting especially with the personal and most capable tour guide. I am happy for you all.
Oma
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