Out and about in NYC,

Lillian

Today we went on a horse and cart ride in Central Park. We took pa for a surprise ride. The horses name was Oreo. He was black and white. Pa and I went to the M&M shop and we brought a mug that had Lillian written on it. We also got some M&M’s to share. I’ve enjoyed seeing Times Square at night time with all the lights. We went on the Carousel with Pa in Central Park.

Claire

I am the selfie queen. We have been to the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty 🗽. Mummy, Ma, Lilly and I went shopping at Old Navy. Lilly and I bought some clothes.

Hugh

I liked going on the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. We had a carriage ride with pa and went on the Carousel with pa. There are lots of fire engines and police cars.

Jo

New York is an outstanding city! So busy, and an absolute assault on all the senses at once. I enjoyed spending time browsing at Macy’s Department Store and may have made a few purchases. (T – have sold my kidneys to pay for them).

Judith

We have been busy checking out all the sights of this great city. Walking our feet off, trying out the subway, doing some shopping and tonight’s (Tuesday) special outing for the girls, a trip to St James Theatre to see “Frozen” the musical.

We split up this morning with Joanne, Tristram and Hugh taking the subway to the New York City Fire Museum. Then up to Penn Station to check some details for tomorrow’s trip. Then to Macy’s Department Store where Joanne did some shopping.

Philip, Lilly, Claire and I walked down to the waterfront, stopping for a quick play at a playground before walking out onto 53rd street where we found the stables for some of the horses that tour Central Park. The stables, called a Horse Hotel, hold 40 horses plus many carriages.

We continued on down along the waterfront, passing the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier Museum, ferry terminal, cruise terminal and onto the Highline Walk (abandoned above street railway). We wandered for a few blocks along the High Line looking at all the trains for Penn Station, the new Hudson Yard City Development, the largest private realestate Development residences, 3 parks, 100 shops, plus many restaurants on 14 acres adjoining the Hudson River. We continued on to Macy’s where we met the others and then onto Bubba Gumps (Forest Gump themed restaurant) for lunch. After lunch Philip and I went back to the apartment while the others wandered the streets.

(P-Not being a city person I have to say that New York City has been a great experience. Horns beeping, sirens from emergency vehicles more horns and traffic moving in disorganised fashion. This is a city that never rests! We have had a reasonable snapshot of the “Big Apple”. The more we walk the more we find to explore. It’s been great sharing the adventure with Lilly, Claire and Hugh,( oh and Jo and Tristram). I am amazed at their stamina and ability to absorb facts and enjoy the adventure. We have planned self contained apartments in most places we stay. Pa has been busy catering with favourite and new Menus including Donuts, hash browns, Bacon and eggs, waffles and the list goes on. Fresh baked chocolate chip cookies are a favourite “in between” snack.