As a last hoorah we decided to go to the big ol' apple on Saturday. We woke up early and got there around 8:30, parked on Staten Island, and took the ferry across to New York City!!! When we got there it was kinda dead....there was barely anyone out, which was kind of weird. So we started walking, got to Wall St and that's where the crowds began. There was a large Asian tour group in line getting their pictures with the Bull, so we just passed it and admired it from afar. The first thing we did was go to the 9/11 Memorial. I'm not a particularly sentimental person, but as soon as we got close, it hit me like a ton of bricks that that was where it happened. I teared up on the spot and we hadn't even gotten to the memorial yet, the feeling of just being there was incredible. It was just the soft opening for the memorial so it was all closed off and we had to go through a bunch of airport-like security to get in, but it was worth it. It was amazing. The most beautiful monument I've ever seen (and I've seen my fair share of monuments). They had all the names of the victims on the edge of the waterfalls, and we saw a couple that said "and her unborn child" next to the woman's name. It really was a very spiritual thing being there. My heart ached for the people who lost loved ones, and I felt so thankful and proud to be an American. It was truly truly incredible, and afterwards Justin told me he noticed quite a few people crying, which made me feel better because I had started crying a few times at random.
Well, onto happier things. After that we got onto the subway (which was difficult for a germaphobe/terroristaphobe), and headed up to the Empire State Building. This we had to admire from the outside because it was about $23 per adult to get in, and we are poor. At this point I just needed to find a place to change a diaper....so we went into Macy's. When we got into the same general area as the bathroom, Haddy threw up all over the floor... I tried to clean it up without anyone noticing. Then the line to the bathroom was a million miles long which was discouraging, until I realized I wasn't using the bathroom, just the changing table, so I passed a lot of women who gave me a mean look....well while I was changing her messy diaper I ran out of wipes. With the crowds, the fussy and throwing up child, and me running out of wipes, I was starting to get stressed out a bit. Thankfully the changing table was right next to a sink and paper towels, so I was able to just get some paper towels wet and finish the job. Once we sat down and ate I was starting to feel better, until we proceeded to Times Square......HOLY COW!! I hated it. It was so crowded, and not stroller-friendly at all. It was literally wall-to-wall people, and a brain overload with all the TV advertisements that were flashing across everywhere. K, I'm gonna try and go faster because this post is taking me forever, long story short I hated the crowds. Then I went to Wicked and Justin and Haddy went to Central Park to hang out (yes, I went by myself...I'm cool like that). In short, Wicked was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! Loved it. Then Justin and Haddy came and picked me up after, and we headed home. The end. Pictures:
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| This is one of the twin towers they're rebuilding |
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| empire state building |
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| See that look on my face? I hate Times Square. |
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| So excited!! |
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| Central Park |
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| Justin and I decided we'd like to live here. Minus all the other people in the park. |
Looks like you guys had a lot of fun! I've been to New York once and I agree, the crowds are crazy!
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