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PVIS Spring Break Blog
By: allyson klabe
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| Thursday, 9-Apr-2009 12:00 |
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A New Yorker's View
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On the ferry
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Lady Liberty
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A few more ladies
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Funny how they all flock to the camera
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...Still smiling
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An immigrant's view
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Learning the process
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Checking for our ancestors
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On the way back
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Lunch at the Seaport
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the NYSE
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Austin's dream
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The bull
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Looking out at Ground Zero
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The AmEx Memorial
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Down the streets of Little Italy
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An authentic Italian treat
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Grand Central
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Dinner...back at Planet Hollywood
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Walking the streets of Times Square
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Group photo
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Another early morning kicked off our first full day in NYC. We made a quick trip cross-town to our breakfast (and tonight’s dinner) spot, Planet Hollywood. It left a little to be desired. Dennis, our NYC guide, met us at the restaurant to begin our tour.
Another quick trip cross-town (Dennis taught everyone the NY lingo), and amazingly, we arrived to the Ellis Island ferry with no line. We quickly boarded the first boat and were off along the Hudson. The kids had a great view (and lots of photos) of the Statue of Liberty. We were joined by Ridgecrest on the boat. We debarked at Ellis Island. While there, Dennis gave us lots of information about the immigration process. The kids seemed pretty grossed out when he described the tool used to check for eye disease. We took a look at the wall of names to see if our last names matched. Just one Klabe. We gave the kids a bit of time to look through exhibits before we boarded the boat back to Manhattan, where the line was now unbelievably immense.
Next, it was off to lunch at the South Street Seaport, which had a great view of the Brooklyn Bridge. After eating, we regrouped and headed into the financial district. Everyone took a stroll on Wall Street. Austin was in all his glory at the NYSE.
From Wall Street (and around the block a couple times) we headed to Ground Zero where the kids could see the rebuilding of the area. They seemed to be in awe of what had happened in the spots they were standing.
We added in a little ethnic flare to our next stop…Little Italy and Chinatown. We walked down the streets of both, and stopped at Ferrera’s for some authentic Italian pastries and gelato.
It was then back on the bus and over to Grand Central Station. After looking at the impressive building, we used it as a cut through to our hotel, where we changed for dinner and the musical. The kids cleaned up nice, especially the boys.
We all regrouped in the lobby and took a stroll up the street to Times Square and Planet Hollywood once again. This time the restaurant was a bit livelier. And, then, it was on to the show. We walked the streets one more time to get to Shrek. Most seemed to enjoy the show, especially the farting and burping scene. Let’s just hope there’s no re-enactments on the bus/plane tomorrow.
Following the show, we made our way back to Times Square where we squeezed ourselves into the middle of the street for a classic group photo. Then, finally, back to the hotel.
The kids are busily packing their suitcases, as we have to say goodbye to NYC and our trip tomorrow. If all goes smoothly in the morning, they should get some quality shopping time in before we head to the airport.
Because I won’t have access to the computer, the final entry will get posted when we are back safe and sound in LA. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach. I know your kids will be too. And, I’m sure they’re in desperate need of a home cooked meal.
Until tomorrow…or Saturday…
(A tired) Miss Klabe
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