Spring Break: Wednesday, last day in NYC



Hard Rock Cafe

 These first few pictures were taken at some point during the trip, although I can't remember which day. They all started running together at some point!


William at the Lego Store

 

M&M World

On Wednesday, we made our way to Ground Zero. It was super windy and pretty chilly that morning when we got off the subway. The freedom tower is going up and is supposed be ready by September 11 - but I'm guessing they're going to be working their hineys off to make that a reality! There is a preview center to see what everything is going to look like. But we got there fairly early and it wasn't open yet.

This is the church that sits right across from Ground Zero - I'm amazed at the fact that it withstood all the destruction.

We hopped back on the subway and went to Battery Park. We intended to catch the ferry to see the statue of Liberty. But the ferry station was jam packed and we figured it was in Daniel's best interest (and everyone else's maybe!) to not try and cram on with all those people. We checked out buying tickets to do one of the charter boats, but would've been standing in line for probably 4 or 5 hours to just get on a boat.

The boys were happy seeing the statue from the park, and it kept little man from having to deal with a lot of standing around and/or excessive crowds.

Here are our little immigrants at the immigrant statue.

After Battery Park, we went back to Canal Street/Chinatown. We grabbed some lunch at a great little hole-in-the-wall restaurant (excellent fried rice, curry chicken, & pork egg fu yung). Just before we left, I read some reviews online saying this place was known for its pork buns. Never heard of it, but we bought one to take with us. They come steamed or baked - the waiter suggested trying the baked.

We walked around Canal Street a little more. Daniel & I bought sunglasses, and William bought a fedora. Then we decided to take the train to Central Park, for a quieter walk. We figured we could find a bench & relax a while and do some people watching. The boys were able to run a little of their energy off, and chill a little - a much needed break for both of them.

While we sat, we tried the pork bun. Zack didn't like it at all. I thought it was okay. The boys devoured it :)

Walking back to the train station, we saw the Ukrainian Institute of America. The boys were so excited, but unfortunately it was closed to the public that day for a private event.

After that it was back to the hotel to rest a little while. That evening, the rain returned. We let the boys pick dinner - McDonalds. Not what we really wanted, but we obliged and they were thrilled:) Then we went to Magnolia Bakery for cake & coffee. A few more pictures, and we were back fairly early.

The boys watched a movie, while we got everything packed.

Overall, we had a great time in New York City. Not the best trip for Daniel, but Zack and I fell in love with the city, the people, everything. It was a great experience.