June 16
I got up very early determined to run a bit by the Falls. I had a hard time getting myself moving and got a later start than I wanted. I only ran about 2.5 miles but I still got to run alongside the Falls and enjoy one more chance to see them.
We got away later than we meant to from the hotel but we made our plane. Thank God. A delay in Chicago meant we were a little later than we planned but we are home safe. It was a trip of a lifetime. We made memories we will never forget.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
June 15
The second my eyes opened, I went and looked out the window. We had not been able to see anything when we checked in because it was dark and pouring rain. Lo and behold, there was Niagara Falls in all its savage glory. We had an amazing view from our room and I just sat and soaked it up for quite a while.
When the guys got up, we had breakfast and headed out for our day at the Falls. It was raining lightly and pretty foggy but we were determined to enjoy the day anyway. Nothing can prepare you for the amazing glory of Niagara Falls. Nothing. I love waterfalls but this one deserves its reputation - it surpasses your dreams. We continued to walk along Niagara Falls Parkway stopping every few minutes to soak up more beauty. We eventually made our way down to the dock of the Hornblower Cruise - the catamaran that takes you alongside Bridal Veil Falls and up to base of the huge Horseshoe Falls. We got the rain ponchos they give everyone - you get soaked from the mist of the falls - and boarded. What an experience. Being at the base of the Falls makes you a part in a whole different way. The thundering power of the Falls is mind-blowing, awe-inspiring, magnificent and needs more adjectives I don't own. Just wow.
After our cruise, we went to a 4D movie about the Falls. It was made for kids but fun anyway. We got even more wet as the 4D part of this movie meant you "felt" the experience. It simulated going over the Falls - not terribly real but still entertaining.
We walked back from to our hotel and ate an early dinner. Afterwards, we did something we have not had the opportunity to do this whole vacation. We sat in the hot tub! Not one hotel until now had a hot tub. Our bodies needed this and it felt great.
We headed up to our room and continued to enjoy watching the Falls. The weather cleared up and we actually got to see the Falls under the blue sky. Awesome. After it grew dark, David and I headed out again - Avi decided to stay back - and walked along the Falls. They are illuminated at night with amazing multicolored lights and we wanted a chance to see it up close. Knowing the chances are good that I may not see the Falls again, I wanted to soak up as much as I could. It was wonderful sharing it with David. We finally got back to the hotel at about midnight and crawled into bed. It will be an early morning tomorrow.
The second my eyes opened, I went and looked out the window. We had not been able to see anything when we checked in because it was dark and pouring rain. Lo and behold, there was Niagara Falls in all its savage glory. We had an amazing view from our room and I just sat and soaked it up for quite a while.
When the guys got up, we had breakfast and headed out for our day at the Falls. It was raining lightly and pretty foggy but we were determined to enjoy the day anyway. Nothing can prepare you for the amazing glory of Niagara Falls. Nothing. I love waterfalls but this one deserves its reputation - it surpasses your dreams. We continued to walk along Niagara Falls Parkway stopping every few minutes to soak up more beauty. We eventually made our way down to the dock of the Hornblower Cruise - the catamaran that takes you alongside Bridal Veil Falls and up to base of the huge Horseshoe Falls. We got the rain ponchos they give everyone - you get soaked from the mist of the falls - and boarded. What an experience. Being at the base of the Falls makes you a part in a whole different way. The thundering power of the Falls is mind-blowing, awe-inspiring, magnificent and needs more adjectives I don't own. Just wow.
After our cruise, we went to a 4D movie about the Falls. It was made for kids but fun anyway. We got even more wet as the 4D part of this movie meant you "felt" the experience. It simulated going over the Falls - not terribly real but still entertaining.
We walked back from to our hotel and ate an early dinner. Afterwards, we did something we have not had the opportunity to do this whole vacation. We sat in the hot tub! Not one hotel until now had a hot tub. Our bodies needed this and it felt great.
We headed up to our room and continued to enjoy watching the Falls. The weather cleared up and we actually got to see the Falls under the blue sky. Awesome. After it grew dark, David and I headed out again - Avi decided to stay back - and walked along the Falls. They are illuminated at night with amazing multicolored lights and we wanted a chance to see it up close. Knowing the chances are good that I may not see the Falls again, I wanted to soak up as much as I could. It was wonderful sharing it with David. We finally got back to the hotel at about midnight and crawled into bed. It will be an early morning tomorrow.
June 14
We were checking out of the hotel in Boston today and all of us needed clean clothes. The Westin Copley did not have coin operated laundry for guests so I went in search of a Laundromat and yes, I was walking. I loaded all of our clothes into a suitcase and walked about a mile and did the laundry. The walk there was beautiful. Boston does not cease to amaze with its beautiful neighborhoods, parks, and lagoons. Many of the streets have meridians with grass and sidewalks for people to walk and enjoy life. It is a great city.
After the laundry expedition, we headed out for our last Boston breakfast and ended up at a VERY popular spot called The Flour Bakery and Café. The food was amazing and the crowds were too. After eating, we packed up, left our luggage at the hotel and headed to Fenway Park for a baseball game.
Avi was very excited as going to a game in Fenway Park was definitely something he had dreamt about doing. The day was beautiful and the game was great enjoyment. The Red Sox were playing the Blue Jays and we got to see a lot of offense - 24 hits and three home runs including a shot over the green monster. Lots of fun with a greasy chicken sausage and kettle corn to complete the experience. After the game, we walked back to the hotel, got our car and headed to the Boston International Airport.
The flight to Buffalo was short and sweet although we were in a very small airplane flying into some crazy weather in Buffalo. But the pilot was great and we never felt nervous. As soon as the plane landed, we got our rental car and headed to the nearest Bar and Grill - we wanted to see the last half of game 5 with the Warriors. Great fun - we got to see the Warriors win game 5 on an enormous screen - covered half a wall - at the Rainbow Bar and Grill in Buffalo. Right after the game, we headed for Ontario, Canada where our hotel was located. No issues getting across the border and we arrived safely in pouring rain. We got checked in after midnight and fell into bed exhausted.
We were checking out of the hotel in Boston today and all of us needed clean clothes. The Westin Copley did not have coin operated laundry for guests so I went in search of a Laundromat and yes, I was walking. I loaded all of our clothes into a suitcase and walked about a mile and did the laundry. The walk there was beautiful. Boston does not cease to amaze with its beautiful neighborhoods, parks, and lagoons. Many of the streets have meridians with grass and sidewalks for people to walk and enjoy life. It is a great city.
After the laundry expedition, we headed out for our last Boston breakfast and ended up at a VERY popular spot called The Flour Bakery and Café. The food was amazing and the crowds were too. After eating, we packed up, left our luggage at the hotel and headed to Fenway Park for a baseball game.
Avi was very excited as going to a game in Fenway Park was definitely something he had dreamt about doing. The day was beautiful and the game was great enjoyment. The Red Sox were playing the Blue Jays and we got to see a lot of offense - 24 hits and three home runs including a shot over the green monster. Lots of fun with a greasy chicken sausage and kettle corn to complete the experience. After the game, we walked back to the hotel, got our car and headed to the Boston International Airport.
The flight to Buffalo was short and sweet although we were in a very small airplane flying into some crazy weather in Buffalo. But the pilot was great and we never felt nervous. As soon as the plane landed, we got our rental car and headed to the nearest Bar and Grill - we wanted to see the last half of game 5 with the Warriors. Great fun - we got to see the Warriors win game 5 on an enormous screen - covered half a wall - at the Rainbow Bar and Grill in Buffalo. Right after the game, we headed for Ontario, Canada where our hotel was located. No issues getting across the border and we arrived safely in pouring rain. We got checked in after midnight and fell into bed exhausted.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
June 13
The big news of the day is that our passports arrived! This was not without a lot of effort and many minutes on the phone with the United States Postal Service. But we have them and we are going to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls where the views are incredible.
Today was my long run. I got dressed and took a brisk walk to the Charles River about 3/4 mile from our hotel and started my run there. Running in Boston is very popular. There is a running specialty store on every block and signs and advertisements everywhere advocating running. Trails are built specifically for runners and everywhere you go, you will see runners. It is really awesome. The trails are wonderful. You can run on asphalt, cement or dirt - take your pick. Water fountains are everywhere - no problem there. I enjoyed the run but will admit to being very hot and SWEATY by the time I finished. I have been eating so much on this trip that I did not even eat before running and I never hit empty. This is a little scary to say the least. I am worried about the scales when I get home. But there will be time enough for that worry. After my run, I stopped at the Charles River Bistro - a cute little riverside outdoor restaurant where a jazz trio was playing. I was feeling pretty hungry by now so grabbed a snack and took the long way home. I walked through the Public Garden - part of Boston Commons. What a beautiful garden! There are flowers everywhere and a lagoon running through the center of the park where you can get on a boat shaped like a swan and ride from one end to the other. Boston has taken care of making sure there are gardens and an opportunity to experience greenery in the middle of a big city. There are parks and lagoons everywhere. It is an incredibly beautiful city. The evenings are amazing - warm and beautiful and night life everywhere - but a healthy night life. People just enjoying each other with music playing on street corners and laughter in the air. It is really a wonderful place.
David did talk us into going to the Museum of Fine Arts - one of the biggest art museums in the world. Besides the fact that we WALKED there -once again - and my feet and legs are so tired by now - it was really wonderful being there. I will never have the ability my husband does to stay in cool, dark buildings and look at things but the art was amazing and it was impossible not to enjoy it.
Tonight, we found a pizza place that is better than home. Yep, better. It was so delicious that we all ate way too much. Tomorrow - Fenway Park and then on to Niagara Falls. Trip coming to an end but the best is last and I am excited to see the Falls even though it is supposed to rain while we are there.
The big news of the day is that our passports arrived! This was not without a lot of effort and many minutes on the phone with the United States Postal Service. But we have them and we are going to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls where the views are incredible.
Today was my long run. I got dressed and took a brisk walk to the Charles River about 3/4 mile from our hotel and started my run there. Running in Boston is very popular. There is a running specialty store on every block and signs and advertisements everywhere advocating running. Trails are built specifically for runners and everywhere you go, you will see runners. It is really awesome. The trails are wonderful. You can run on asphalt, cement or dirt - take your pick. Water fountains are everywhere - no problem there. I enjoyed the run but will admit to being very hot and SWEATY by the time I finished. I have been eating so much on this trip that I did not even eat before running and I never hit empty. This is a little scary to say the least. I am worried about the scales when I get home. But there will be time enough for that worry. After my run, I stopped at the Charles River Bistro - a cute little riverside outdoor restaurant where a jazz trio was playing. I was feeling pretty hungry by now so grabbed a snack and took the long way home. I walked through the Public Garden - part of Boston Commons. What a beautiful garden! There are flowers everywhere and a lagoon running through the center of the park where you can get on a boat shaped like a swan and ride from one end to the other. Boston has taken care of making sure there are gardens and an opportunity to experience greenery in the middle of a big city. There are parks and lagoons everywhere. It is an incredibly beautiful city. The evenings are amazing - warm and beautiful and night life everywhere - but a healthy night life. People just enjoying each other with music playing on street corners and laughter in the air. It is really a wonderful place.
David did talk us into going to the Museum of Fine Arts - one of the biggest art museums in the world. Besides the fact that we WALKED there -once again - and my feet and legs are so tired by now - it was really wonderful being there. I will never have the ability my husband does to stay in cool, dark buildings and look at things but the art was amazing and it was impossible not to enjoy it.
Tonight, we found a pizza place that is better than home. Yep, better. It was so delicious that we all ate way too much. Tomorrow - Fenway Park and then on to Niagara Falls. Trip coming to an end but the best is last and I am excited to see the Falls even though it is supposed to rain while we are there.
Friday, June 12, 2015
June 12
David and I rolled out of bed this morning while Avi was still sound asleep and walked across the street to The Copley Hotel to have breakfast. This hotel was established in 1912 and it is extraordinary in every way. It reminded me a bit of the Claremont in Oakland. Marble floors, lithographed ceilings and gigantic crystal chandeliers - kind of made you gape at the ostentatiousness of it all. We had an amazing breakfast but I have yet to find a decent cup of coffee on the entire East Coast. Nothing tastes like home and I find coffee everywhere less than satisfactory.
After breakfast, we walked a mile or so to the New England Conservatory where David went to school. David showed me around at all the places he performed and attended school. It was great to be able to see it with him.
Today, our plan was to do the Freedom Trail - about 2.5 - 3 miles of walking along the streets of the birthplace of the American Revolution - public places where public speeches were given, courtyards where many speeches took place inciting revolution, graveyards of the famous people and soldiers in the Revolution, Paul Revere's house, the church where the lanterns were hung to warn the colonists the British were coming, the first public school established by Benjamin Franklin (who else) and MORE. Much more. We walked about a mile from our hotel to where the trail began. We were a bit uninformed about what a "trail" meant. In this case, it is city streets with a brick inlay marking the path to follow. You are in the heart of Boston though and everything that entails. Avi really hates the city, hates the smells, hates the noise and he is pretty much done with sight seeing. He remains a kid with a good attitude but it was pretty obvious he was done with all of it. I really enjoyed a lot of the things we saw but there is a limit to how much of this information you can take in and I think I have reached it. Now, David is another story, he can do this forever. Forever. We did a lot of walking and then took the ferry across the Charles River back to a spot that was a little closer to our hotel. All told, we walked about eight miles for the day. I think we have easily walked 50 miles in the last 10 days and my feet feel like it.
We dragged ourselves back to the hotel and rested a bit. Then the adventure to find a place to eat began and MORE walking. We ended up at an Italian restaurant that was pretty good. Not as good as home though. I think we are spoiled. But the evenings here are so beautiful that I could never get enough of them. There was actually a guy who had a grand piano on wheels that was hooked to his bicycle that he had parked in a courtyard where he was playing all kinds of songs. With the warm breeze blowing and listening to him play, it was one of those moments for me. Just sheer happiness at being alive.
Guess what, NO plans tomorrow. David is talking more museums and Avi is resisting. I'm in the middle somewhere. We'll see what happens.
David and I rolled out of bed this morning while Avi was still sound asleep and walked across the street to The Copley Hotel to have breakfast. This hotel was established in 1912 and it is extraordinary in every way. It reminded me a bit of the Claremont in Oakland. Marble floors, lithographed ceilings and gigantic crystal chandeliers - kind of made you gape at the ostentatiousness of it all. We had an amazing breakfast but I have yet to find a decent cup of coffee on the entire East Coast. Nothing tastes like home and I find coffee everywhere less than satisfactory.
After breakfast, we walked a mile or so to the New England Conservatory where David went to school. David showed me around at all the places he performed and attended school. It was great to be able to see it with him.
Today, our plan was to do the Freedom Trail - about 2.5 - 3 miles of walking along the streets of the birthplace of the American Revolution - public places where public speeches were given, courtyards where many speeches took place inciting revolution, graveyards of the famous people and soldiers in the Revolution, Paul Revere's house, the church where the lanterns were hung to warn the colonists the British were coming, the first public school established by Benjamin Franklin (who else) and MORE. Much more. We walked about a mile from our hotel to where the trail began. We were a bit uninformed about what a "trail" meant. In this case, it is city streets with a brick inlay marking the path to follow. You are in the heart of Boston though and everything that entails. Avi really hates the city, hates the smells, hates the noise and he is pretty much done with sight seeing. He remains a kid with a good attitude but it was pretty obvious he was done with all of it. I really enjoyed a lot of the things we saw but there is a limit to how much of this information you can take in and I think I have reached it. Now, David is another story, he can do this forever. Forever. We did a lot of walking and then took the ferry across the Charles River back to a spot that was a little closer to our hotel. All told, we walked about eight miles for the day. I think we have easily walked 50 miles in the last 10 days and my feet feel like it.
We dragged ourselves back to the hotel and rested a bit. Then the adventure to find a place to eat began and MORE walking. We ended up at an Italian restaurant that was pretty good. Not as good as home though. I think we are spoiled. But the evenings here are so beautiful that I could never get enough of them. There was actually a guy who had a grand piano on wheels that was hooked to his bicycle that he had parked in a courtyard where he was playing all kinds of songs. With the warm breeze blowing and listening to him play, it was one of those moments for me. Just sheer happiness at being alive.
Guess what, NO plans tomorrow. David is talking more museums and Avi is resisting. I'm in the middle somewhere. We'll see what happens.
June 11
The primary frustration of the day was the United States Postal Service. Somewhere between Philadelphia and New York, it dawned on me that we did not have passports to get into Canada where our hotel reservations are for Niagara Falls. In the old days, it was no issue to cross into Canada without a passport but since 9/11, no more. You cannot get in without a passport. I called Erika and she overnighted them to us to our hotel in New York. In spite of the fact that they were guaranteed overnight, they did not arrive on Wednesday when they were scheduled or Thursday when we were still there. I spent many hours on the phone and finally, we left New York, not knowing where the package was nor when it would arrive.
I decided it was a moment for growth and would let the chips fall where they may. We met Rick, David's cousin for breakfast and then we said good-bye to New York. We loved it there but were not sad to leave. Too many people. Too many. The drive was beautiful. We stopped at an amazing deli in Meriden, Connecticut and had lunch. Another really lucky guess. Everything, including the most amazing cookies, was made there. Delicious. We also stopped at 21 Hoyt Ave in Darien, Connecticut. This is the home where I lived the first 18 months of my life. I have no memory of it and I had not been there since leaving at 18 months. It was interesting to see it.
We finally arrived in Boston, Massachusetts and settled in to the most beautiful hotel of the trip. Wow oh wow. We have paid extraordinary amounts for every hotel we have stayed at on this trip but this one was the most expensive and it is very beautiful. We went out and found an OK spot to eat dinner. I love these shirtsleeve evenings and will miss them when I return to Alameda where you are looking for a jacket the second the sun goes down. Afterwards, we watched the Warriors trounce the Cavaliers. We are nearing the end of this sight-seeing marathon. Great experience but I will be ready to be home.
The primary frustration of the day was the United States Postal Service. Somewhere between Philadelphia and New York, it dawned on me that we did not have passports to get into Canada where our hotel reservations are for Niagara Falls. In the old days, it was no issue to cross into Canada without a passport but since 9/11, no more. You cannot get in without a passport. I called Erika and she overnighted them to us to our hotel in New York. In spite of the fact that they were guaranteed overnight, they did not arrive on Wednesday when they were scheduled or Thursday when we were still there. I spent many hours on the phone and finally, we left New York, not knowing where the package was nor when it would arrive.
I decided it was a moment for growth and would let the chips fall where they may. We met Rick, David's cousin for breakfast and then we said good-bye to New York. We loved it there but were not sad to leave. Too many people. Too many. The drive was beautiful. We stopped at an amazing deli in Meriden, Connecticut and had lunch. Another really lucky guess. Everything, including the most amazing cookies, was made there. Delicious. We also stopped at 21 Hoyt Ave in Darien, Connecticut. This is the home where I lived the first 18 months of my life. I have no memory of it and I had not been there since leaving at 18 months. It was interesting to see it.
We finally arrived in Boston, Massachusetts and settled in to the most beautiful hotel of the trip. Wow oh wow. We have paid extraordinary amounts for every hotel we have stayed at on this trip but this one was the most expensive and it is very beautiful. We went out and found an OK spot to eat dinner. I love these shirtsleeve evenings and will miss them when I return to Alameda where you are looking for a jacket the second the sun goes down. Afterwards, we watched the Warriors trounce the Cavaliers. We are nearing the end of this sight-seeing marathon. Great experience but I will be ready to be home.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
June 10
I started the day with a run. I had planned to do some running in Central Park and the day was absolutely gorgeous, ordered perfectly for a run - about 75 with a gentle breeze. I loved running in Central Park. Loved it. I only ran a little over three miles because our day was too full to allow more time on the trails but it was wonderful and fed my soul.
Today, our plan was to visit Liberty and Ellis Island. We decided to get a cab this time and not drive ourselves. It was a little too much fun for us the day before. Besides, you can't come to New York without the cab ride experience. UGH. Not fun. Horrible car. Horrible driver. We did arrive in one piece but that was about it - and it cost a fortune. But we are used to that by now. Everything does. We boarded the Statue Cruise ferry - after standing in line of course - and we were on our way. The ferry ride was gorgeous. New York is a beautiful city. And I guess 8,000,000 people are in agreement about that. I loved seeing the Statue of Liberty. It is so awe-inspiring and once again, I felt very emotional standing there looking at her and thinking about what this statue has meant to so many people. We walked around Liberty Island, enjoyed the beauty, grabbed some lunch and then boarded the ferry for Ellis Island. I could have skipped Ellis Island and Avi really could have skipped it. But David really wanted to see it so see it we did. It was interesting. We stood in the rooms where 12 million immigrants passed for health inspections and to see if their paperwork was in order to allow them to enter the United States. Ellis Island also has a museum of history which allows you to see the pattern of immigration and the way America has been peopled for centuries. It doesn't try to hide the atrocities of America either - the slave trade and the destruction of the native Americans. If you are a history buff, you cannot miss this place. It shows the good, the bad and the ugly in the history of immigration and how America grew to be the nation we know today.
We boarded the ferry and headed back to Battery Park in New York. When we got off, there was a group of young black men doing a street show that we stopped and watched. They were amazing acrobats and did a pretty good job of working the crowd as amateurs and getting a little bit of money out of the crowd. Very New York.
Back to the street to find another cab, we finally got one to stop for us and crawled in. Our first stop was a restaurant for David - he was meeting the three members of his quartet from almost forty years ago when he was at New England Conservatory. When we got there, the cabbie informed us that he couldn't take Avi and I to the hotel because it was time for him to finish his shift. We were pretty disgusted as we had told him what we needed prior to entering the cab, but whatever, it was two miles away and I was fine with walking at that point. Walking back to our hotel was one of the more unusual experiences of my life - we were literally in a sea of people that moved along the sidewalk. You could not walk quickly. There was no room. At one point, we were in a group of women that were painted like flags and completely naked except for a lacy little loin cloth. Avi looked at me and asked if that was legal. I told him we were in Times Square, maybe anything was legal. We finally got home and it was yet another adventure.
But we weren't done yet! Avi and I decided to go rent bikes and bike around Central Park. It was awesome! But by now, I have run 3.5 miles, walked about 4 miles and biked about 8 miles. And there hasn't been much time to eat - just a quick bite at Liberty Island. Avi and I were ready for a BIG dinner. We ate at an amazing restaurant - filet mignon and finished it off with lime pie and crème brulee. Ah, New York, we love you but glad we don't have to live with you all the time. Leaving for Boston tomorrow.
I started the day with a run. I had planned to do some running in Central Park and the day was absolutely gorgeous, ordered perfectly for a run - about 75 with a gentle breeze. I loved running in Central Park. Loved it. I only ran a little over three miles because our day was too full to allow more time on the trails but it was wonderful and fed my soul.
Today, our plan was to visit Liberty and Ellis Island. We decided to get a cab this time and not drive ourselves. It was a little too much fun for us the day before. Besides, you can't come to New York without the cab ride experience. UGH. Not fun. Horrible car. Horrible driver. We did arrive in one piece but that was about it - and it cost a fortune. But we are used to that by now. Everything does. We boarded the Statue Cruise ferry - after standing in line of course - and we were on our way. The ferry ride was gorgeous. New York is a beautiful city. And I guess 8,000,000 people are in agreement about that. I loved seeing the Statue of Liberty. It is so awe-inspiring and once again, I felt very emotional standing there looking at her and thinking about what this statue has meant to so many people. We walked around Liberty Island, enjoyed the beauty, grabbed some lunch and then boarded the ferry for Ellis Island. I could have skipped Ellis Island and Avi really could have skipped it. But David really wanted to see it so see it we did. It was interesting. We stood in the rooms where 12 million immigrants passed for health inspections and to see if their paperwork was in order to allow them to enter the United States. Ellis Island also has a museum of history which allows you to see the pattern of immigration and the way America has been peopled for centuries. It doesn't try to hide the atrocities of America either - the slave trade and the destruction of the native Americans. If you are a history buff, you cannot miss this place. It shows the good, the bad and the ugly in the history of immigration and how America grew to be the nation we know today.
We boarded the ferry and headed back to Battery Park in New York. When we got off, there was a group of young black men doing a street show that we stopped and watched. They were amazing acrobats and did a pretty good job of working the crowd as amateurs and getting a little bit of money out of the crowd. Very New York.
Back to the street to find another cab, we finally got one to stop for us and crawled in. Our first stop was a restaurant for David - he was meeting the three members of his quartet from almost forty years ago when he was at New England Conservatory. When we got there, the cabbie informed us that he couldn't take Avi and I to the hotel because it was time for him to finish his shift. We were pretty disgusted as we had told him what we needed prior to entering the cab, but whatever, it was two miles away and I was fine with walking at that point. Walking back to our hotel was one of the more unusual experiences of my life - we were literally in a sea of people that moved along the sidewalk. You could not walk quickly. There was no room. At one point, we were in a group of women that were painted like flags and completely naked except for a lacy little loin cloth. Avi looked at me and asked if that was legal. I told him we were in Times Square, maybe anything was legal. We finally got home and it was yet another adventure.
But we weren't done yet! Avi and I decided to go rent bikes and bike around Central Park. It was awesome! But by now, I have run 3.5 miles, walked about 4 miles and biked about 8 miles. And there hasn't been much time to eat - just a quick bite at Liberty Island. Avi and I were ready for a BIG dinner. We ate at an amazing restaurant - filet mignon and finished it off with lime pie and crème brulee. Ah, New York, we love you but glad we don't have to live with you all the time. Leaving for Boston tomorrow.
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