The pilots on our flight were great! When they saw us walk on with the boys, they asked if the boys wanted to come to the cockpit. They let them both sit in the pilot's seat and even let Carson push the necessary buttons for the pre-flight checklist. So cool!
The first place we went right after landing was a Ground Zero Museum. It was a small room inside a warehouse building that had over 100 pics and artifacts from Ground Zero. Each picture and/or artifact had an audio clip that you could listen to. They only let one man inside Ground Zero during the recovery efforts to take pics so these are one of a kind pics. One interesting fact, he said during the recovery, he noticed that people were just throwing away artifacts so he started saving them. One of the "neat" things was an electric clock that had the time 10:04 stuck on it. The exact time that the plane hit one of the towers. Quinn is trying to be interested, but he got a little bored. :)
Who is this with Bart? Nobody knows. :) Funny story. So, the first place we went in NY was the Ground Zero Museum. We were in a hurry to get there right after our flight arrived because we had reservations. We rushed there from the airport, parked quick, and ran in. When we came back out, our rental car was gone! Yes, we got towed. We hoofed it 25 blocks through the city to finally arrive at our destination. Upon arrival, we noticed the long line of others waiting. Bart was told he had to sit and wait 1 1/2 hrs. until he could retrieve our vehicle. So, the boys and I took a cab to FAO Swartz Toy store (fun!) and Bart made friends at the pound! :) He was frustrated obviously, but typical Bart, he had a great time making new friends.
Sunday after church, we went to a Yankees Game. Perfect weather and last season in the old stadium so it was kinda cool.
We took a ferry from NJ (we got to spend some time with Bart's cousin Doug Hart and his family who live in NJ) to the Statue of Liberty on Monday. Very cool, but a little disappointing because since 9/11, they don't let you climb to the top. We got to climb just to the top of the base.
All in all, we had a great trip and are thankful that being towed was the only problem we ran into! :)
7 comments:
Sounds like a fun trip! I can't wait to hear more about your trip and see more pictures...maybe you can bring them Sunday? Glad you are all home safely!
I love the picture of Bart with those guys...you are right...typical Bart, making friends with strangers!!
So fun! I'm jealous...I'd be afraid I'd spend there...I've heard about the great shopping...
Yes, there is great shopping. We went on Fifth Ave. and Broadway, both had tons of stores I would have loved to shop/look around. We only walked into 1 store though....to ask who to call about our van being towed! :)
What an awesome trip. Can't wait to hear more Saturday! I love airplanes and would love to go into the cockpit! Cool.
You were in NYC the same time I was!! We were there Wednesday-Sunday. You're right there is a TON to see. I have over 500 pics from my trip. :)
Last Saturday I thought of you guys when we went to Chicago with the Bible Class. We walked 14 blocks from Navy Pier to a downtown restuarant and most of the students were complaining how long and tiring it was. I can't believe how you actually walked 14 blocks plus another 11!!!!!!!!!That's CRAZY! Well, keep being the awesome family you are. I am so lucky to have you both for an aunt and uncle. Have a good week! :)
I would love to go to New York!! It sounds like you all had a great time!! I remember going to the Statue of Liberty and walking to the top and carring Tyler on our backs. That makes me feel really old!!! Have a great week!!
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