After a busy couple days in NYC, some time is found to update the blog. We enjoy hearing comments from you followers. I write this at our hotel in Boston; we arrived a couple hours earlier. We did lots in New York, however. These are the details:
Upon our arrival, we had a wonderful introduction to New York by a hotel worker. We got a bit more familiar with New York and the Subway system. The next day, we went Uptown to the 5th Avenue area and Times Square. We started off on the famous 5th Avenue with the Apple Store, where we played with a couple new products. Then we split, with Kipp and Rylee to the boat factory while Ann, Hannah, Trevor, and Sam went shopping and walking on 5th. I'm sure you all have heard of the boat factory disappointment, so I won't go there. 5th Avenue had many stores, but the 5-story Nike shop took up most of our time. We then proceeded to have lunch in Central Park. Next, we both ended up going to Times Square, which is now pedestrians only. It was weird to see lawn chairs in the streets of bustling Times Square. We went to a few shops there and decided to go back to our wonderful hotel. We got ready for the Broadway show and took off to see Mary Poppins. It was a great experience. There was a live orchestra playing the whole time, amazing sets changing each scene, and very talented actors and dancers. Mary Poppins flew with her umbrella and the chimney sweep walked on the ceiling. That was the highlight of New York for a few of us. Meanwhile, Kipp and Trevor saw the movie "Up" in a theater in the hotel.
Today we walked along the Hudson River and got a clearer view of the Statue of Liberty. Tickets were sold out for the boat trip, but we could see Lady Liberty from land. After a lunch at Hannah's favorite restaurant, Cosi, we took the subway to Penn Station. From there we trained to Boston, where we are now. Tomorrow will be full of walking and education. We will hopefully see Fenway Park.
-HN
This is Times Square during the day. It was foggy the first day, but not too hot- upper 60s.
Here's Mom and Sam walking in Central Park. It is nice to see some green amidst the dense metropolis of New York City.
The three of us kids after the Broadway Show in Times Square. We look tired, but the show was awesome!
This is along the waterfront of the Hudson River. Liberty Island can be faintly seen in the distance.
Sam was very proud of the ladybug he caught.
Glad you are seeing so much wild life - squirrels, ducks, fireflies and lady bugs. Sam's lady bug picture is great! We got Senator Murkowski's eletter today and your family is featured in one of the paragraphs with the nice picture of all of you. Pretty cool. Steve & Teresa are with Analissa & Christy Houghton tonight. Rebecca is here in Valdez. Did I tell you we have already done the "virtual tour" of Acadia National Park in Maine. You'll have a great time. Why not keep going North and see Prince Edward Island where Anne of Green Gables grew up? Look forward to next update. dan & nancy
ReplyDeleteHow cool to see New York. Rex and Vanessa have been there the last couple of days too. They leave tomorrow for the wedding in Costa Rica Alex and Brooke will be in New York with their mom next week.
ReplyDeleteJust finished a great walk. Another beautiful day here.
We have a USA map up on our wall. We're tracing both your and Cole's travels. He will be leaving KY tonight. 450 children sponsored and many accepted Christ at the festival! Yay, God! Go, Bob!
Boston sounds exciting. We look forward to your next post.
Praying for you. s