Oh hi there,
This may be my final blog, I'm not sure if I will have a final final blog about the PDD ( post Disney depression )
We arrived in NYC on Thursday, obviously slept the full 5 hour flight because we had had no sleep after the whole money debacle, once we arrived we then had an absolute mission to he baggage pick up, then once we got there it was the smallest carousel with about 4 flights on, and we had to wait ages despite it taking about 30+mins to walk there in the first place. Anyway we got all of our luggage, I then located the luggage storage and left my suitcase on JFK so I didn't have to lug it around, the best $40 I have spent!
Emily then worked out how to get from the airport to our hotel, which was the AirTran then one subway for 40 mins. We then had to walk about 5 blocks to our hotel which once ER got there was very nice. Had a nice view of the roof top pool and the skyline. We were in between central park and times square.
That night we had quick showers to freshen up then headed out on the hunt for NY pizza and times square, both of which we found. Times square is an amazing place, so busy and bright. There was a cool thing that filmed the crowds and put it up on the wall so we have officially been on a billboard in times square. Then you tweeted and it showed mine and Kirsty's tweets, we have officially made it!
That night we decided we would buy a bus tour trip, not something I have ever done but it was worth the money, we blagged our way to getting a free day so it wasn't bad value and meant we didn't have to think about navigating the subway. So we then did our first trip, the night time tour which was really pretty, it took us over the bridge and we saw the full skyline in the dark which just looked beautiful. By the time the tour had finished we were more than ready for bed. We had decided we would have an early night so we could make the most of the day.
We started with one tour, went via all the famous landmarks, including he new world trade centre, which is already the tallest building and it's only half built. Being there really put into perspective how devastating that event was.
We then went on to do our boat tour which also gave some amazing views and we got a good look at the statue of liberty. We decided not to go to the statue of liberty. I feel will be back ad do it again properly at some point.
After that we went on another tour, basically saw everything there was to see. Then went to 5th ave to check out if the Abercrombie guy was fit enough to be the 5th ave store front guy, and e was NOT! Disappointing to say the least.
So that evening was a bit of a melt down, we had decided that Emily would go to the US open tennis and we would go to the shore, however it being labour day weekend, all hotels were booked and expensive and just getting there seemed to be impossible, America really need to sort their public transport out. So we spent a lot of time googling, and concluded in that we were homeless for the next night. Which sucked. We asked our hotel, we googled all hotels in surrounding areas, it appears everyone goes to NYC for labour day! However we were telling this to the young tour guide and he offered to take us on a night out haha. Anyway I digress, so we ended up messaging Chris ( Alex's friend from SUNY New Paltz) who had offered to out me and 1 friend up in his tiny apartment, so we basically begged him and he said yes, so the next day we left our luggage in the hotel, Emily went to tennis, we wandered around upper east side, chilled in central park and had a nice meal then re grouped in times square. Emily was very happy, she enjoyed the tennis, Murry won and she got her flag signed. We went to get our bags, Chris wasnt finished work until 11:30 so it was a long day then we had to walk about 10 blocks with all our luggage because the stupid taxis didnt understand the concept of putting in two people and 4 bags and the other two walking! So that was not an enjoyable walk. But we got there and Chris was like OMG this will never fit! We dragged all our stuff up all the 4 flights of stairs ( where's your Mexican maid when you need her ) it actually all fit in just nicely. Three of us slept on the pull out bed and emily slept on the chair.
So that morning Emily got up early to go present shopping, where as we had previously been shopping in the labour day sales, buying more stuff we didn't need! Whilst we arranged with Chris how to get theatre tickets and then meeting up with him after. So on our way to get tickets we saw Emily and said goodbyes, she went off and got all her flights and got to work on time. We successfully got Bring It On the musical tickets, so then went for brunch on a cool street that Chris had reccomended, then went to bring it on, which was so so good! We all absolutely loved it! It was like a cross between Legally Blonde the musical and Step up ( the dance films) it was so funny as well. I will be going to see it again when it goes to west end.
After that we met Chris at the Mary Poppins stage door because that's where he works as a dresser and he took us back stage and stuff, it was soooo cool! I have officially been on a west end stage.
After that we took us to a really cool mexican restaurant that wasn't real Mexican food but it was a decent price for frozen margaritas and the food was good so we bought Chris his as a thank you for having us!
We then went to a bar where it's $10 for a manicure and cocktail so we all got one, it was such a cool bar, had all the old hair dryers and like everything else in NYC it was just too cool.
We then went for a walk around union square, Chelsea, and then around the NYU area, it was so nice, lots of cool people and cool eateries and cool buildings, basically it was really cool! So a really nice night, being with a local that knew the not al touristy spots.
FYI we did not get drunk in NYC, that is a first!!
Today we just got up, got ready, got a taxi to the train station, got the train, got the AirTran, checked in, they let Kirsty off her 5 kg over weight, had lunch, said goodbye to Nicola and now we are waiting to board.
I'm not too sure how I feel right now, if I had been leaving straight from Disney I'm sure I would be a state, however this travelling has been an amazing end to an incredible summer so it's kind of popped the Disney bubble and I'm excited about going home.
Next stop Amsterdam xxx
Ps happy birthday momma! Mwah xx
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