Set my alarm so I could see the lights of the city as we
were coming into port about 5:30am... Took a couple then headed back to bed...
so nice to laz around while someone else is getting you to your destination! What a surprise to see were docked next to
the "Intrepid"; but, still I'm
a bit ticked off they got the Space Shuttle (the big covering on the back of
the boat) and the Boeing Museum of Flight didn't! Although Gary did tell us we got the training
one and he said it was better cuz you can go in it, etc... hmmmm...
A drizzly and then pouring day welcomed us. Getting off the boat, etc, no problem... but,
looking across the street... the taxi line was humongous and with no
covering... Note to self, always order a car... nice to see your name being
waved and all you do is walk to it! Back
to the line, we were headed to it when a gentleman gave us a price and said he
would take us... I know, dicey to do it, but we did... He took my suitcases, gave
me an umbrella, we walked less than a 1/2 block to the car and we were at our
destination at no time. While in our
hotel, NYLO, we ran into someone from our ship... they waited 90 minutes for a
cab and everything in their suitcases was damp.
Think we made the better choice even though I'm sure that guy wasn't
'legal' and was just making a few bucks on his Saturday morning.
We were at the hotel pretty early (like 10:30am), so our
room wasn't ready yet. Nice lobby with
comfy chairs, a coffee and liquor bar... so was not so hard to wait. The rain
stopped so we went for a walk in our neighborhood (upper west side near 77th
and Broadway) and had a bite to eat.
Made plans with Liz and Gary for the evening (and missing Julie and Jens). By 3, the sun was out and the damp streets
began to dry. A nice evening was in
store!
So fun watching the Liz & Gary see NYC for the first
time! Times Square was in her glory! Horns honking, police whistles, and, of
course, all the buildings with the huge electric signage! Yup, baby, you're in the big apple! Grabbed a good BBQ dinner at Virgils, then
headed out for a walk. Finally, ended up
back at their hotel and bid them adieu!
Till the next time!
5:50 am.... then back to sleep!
Can you see the red beacon... that's the top of the WTC building...
Space Shuttle inside that permanent tented area on the back of the Intrepid
Wacky looking sub
Walking around the neighborhood we are in..
Central Park to the East outside our room balcony
Hudson River to the West
Creepy guy...
Ahhhh... two of the Diva's minus Julie (Cyn and Christy too)
The Rock
The St Regis...
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