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30 Jul 16, 09:50 PM |
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Triple Treat Tour Day 1 , Part 1 : Statue of Liberty
The previous day is HERE
Due to total photo overload I will split today into Part 1 : Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Part 2: Wall Street, Brooklyn Bridge and Julianas Here is part 1 ... Sunday 3 July It was a bit of a restless night for me with the noisy aircon and a totally annoying cough that kept waking me up Its also true when they say it’s the City never Sleeps It was so noisy We live in the country – there is no road noise – so we always have to adjust to some noise when we go away – but this really was a city alive all night – mainly sirens ! The bed was very comfy. I fell asleep last night around 10pm and woke up at 1am. Ugh I thought it was like breakfast time. I dozed off and woke at 4 and at 4.30 gave up Andy went to get a coffee from the breakfast service area . We sat and watched the news in bed – Good morning New York took on a whole new aspect – so different when you are there At just before 7 we went back to the breakfast area and just grabbed a couple of pastries and some juice on our way to meet the boys Who were almost ready – so not bad going. We were out the hotel at 0715 and walked a few minutes to 28th Street to get the R train to Whitehall Street An engineer was fixing the metro card machine and we learned that you can only buy 2 cards with one credit card – oh dear, we need 5 and only have one card plus cash on us – but he was fixing the cash machine. He showed us how to get the first two cards ( 7 day unlimited) and then allowed the teens through with no card – we just bought them at the other end. I read this beginners guide on the subway – in fact I studied it several times. It really helped. I felt pretty confident that I could get us around. My only hiccup was the next day on the bank holiday timetable. I do recommend it nycsubwayguide/subway/ A bit blurry – they were rat spotting … We didn’t see one , anywhere Some of the stations had beautiful mosaic tiling We arrived at 0745 and were helpfully directed around the corner – head for the flag basically is what we were told. We passed this on the way WE walked along Battery Park – only to be directed back to the end of the very long line that we had walked passed We wrongly assumed these people were queuing for tickets No They were queuing for security So I was a bit twitchy as it was around 0800 now and our booking was for 0830 – and the line did not appear to be moving with pace Past the naval memorial Omg , queuing faces We carried shuffling along around past the old castle As we had a timed ticket we did get separated out near the end which propelled us to the front of the security line – all airport style – and we just made the second 0830 boat. Let the amazing views begin The teens had their sea legs on Views as we pulled away The building right at the front looks like a lego model next to the others The Staten Island Ferry Coming in to Liberty Island See how I got the statue parked on top of the boat – complete fluke ! Its definitely worth being on the early boat to get up onto the viewing areas before it gets busy . It was bad enough as it was ! We had pedestal tickets – only the 195 steps then OMG My knees hurt My calves hurt My toes hurt And I go up and down the escalators on the Tube all the time This was something else And poor Nick only just came out of hospital ! Just the 45 still to go – and no oxygen or a St Bernard with brandy in sight It was great at the top – very narrow to pass though
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30 Jul 16, 09:51 PM |
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The exhibit area was really interesting
We had a walk around the grounds And checked our phones And went for a drink and quick snack – they had a jazz trio playing , it was lovely I had one of these It was lovely – then I looked at the sugar content By 0945 it was already much busier so we hopped on the waiting boat to Ellis Island Heading here And in here It was really interesting There is a lot to read The three teens do not have a propensity to read a lot They had enough within about 10 minutes But we wandered around and I think we would go back to do it more justice My cough was really troubling now and it was starting to hurt each time I coughed – I think I was a bit dehydrated as well despite the pure sugar I just drunk a little while earlier I did look up here through professional interest It had so much detail Andy and I spent the boat journey back comparing what snippets of information we had picked up – really interesting We were on the boat back to Battery Park just before 11 Part 2 is HERE
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30 Jul 16, 10:20 PM |
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It's so lovely to see all of your pictures.
I am sat here saying we did that, we saw that. The little signs on the way up to the pedestal don't really help, I was looking at them on my way up thinking it said that last time. Some of my favourite holiday pictures are the ones from the boat looking back to the skyline, also the ones of Liberty from an angle looking up. We did this on our first day too, it just felt like one of the most iconic New York things to do, we then went to One World. Incredible... Can't wait for the second half of today's report. We have about 140 ish days to go now until we return, can't wait.
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30 Jul 16, 10:30 PM |
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Gutted we missed the exhibit! Best part of the holiday for me was the crown! Looking forward to reading more x
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30 Jul 16, 10:46 PM |
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Wow! Up and out by 7.15! Teens! You have magic powers!
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30 Jul 16, 11:13 PM |
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Fab start to your first day. Can't believe the size of the queues at that time in the morning Amazing views, and it sounds like a really interesting morning.
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31 Jul 16, 07:41 AM |
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Very Serious Dibber
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Lovely start - love the way you write - following along with interest as my 21 year old approached the subject of "Mbe we could do New York" if we ever get back so I am gleaming information. I'm going to send her the subway guide link as shes our resident satnav!
And I am sooooo tempted by packing cubes! Edited at 07:43 AM. |
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31 Jul 16, 08:47 AM |
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Loving the photos, Amanda. They are bringing back such fond memories. Looking forward to part 2.
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31 Jul 16, 05:36 PM |
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Great morning, we are doing SOL on our first morning and DH is going up to the crown
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31 Jul 16, 06:10 PM |
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Hi Klare, thats fab when it brings back memories ¬
Lol, I took some arty angle shots - when i sent the photo links to my parents they thought my "arty" pic of the flame was a teapot We didnt do OWO , just too much to fit in - always good to have something to go back for. Very envious of the countdown Ah, shame about the exhibit - we missed it on the way up and caught it as we were going out ! There is so much to fit in isnt there Yes , its called " I can withdraw the american plug adaptors at any time " They were very good getting up - it was getting out that was the problem I had seen lots of advice to get there early - I thought 0800 for the 0830 would be plenty early - I guess with it being so close to 4 July it was just extra busy everywhere Thank you ! That subway guide really helped me - along with google map screen shots . The city guide book was also brilliant . And packing cubes - they are just an essential Sam, so pleased it brings back happy times for you ! Its been lovely to re live those first few days this weekend - we had such a great time It worked for us as we were still on UK time - all the crown tickets had gone when i booked - not sure we could have coped - but it does look pretty cool !
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