August 1st, 2008
Our first full day in New York was a long one. Walking to places isn't so bad. We walked down to the World Trade Center site in about 20 minutes. I was a little disappointed there was no memorial just a bunch of cranes and rubble. All the surrounding buildings were so huge, its amazing those were even 30+ storeys higher! After that we headed to the tip of Manhattan to Battery park and the Staten Island Ferry. The ferry was free and gave us a great view of the New York skyline, Ellis Island (where all the immigrants landed from Europe) and the beuatiful Statue of Liberty. You can take a boat to both of these islands for about $30 and you cant even go to the top of the statue anymore. We saw it for free.
Our first full day in New York was a long one. Walking to places isn't so bad. We walked down to the World Trade Center site in about 20 minutes. I was a little disappointed there was no memorial just a bunch of cranes and rubble. All the surrounding buildings were so huge, its amazing those were even 30+ storeys higher! After that we headed to the tip of Manhattan to Battery park and the Staten Island Ferry. The ferry was free and gave us a great view of the New York skyline, Ellis Island (where all the immigrants landed from Europe) and the beuatiful Statue of Liberty. You can take a boat to both of these islands for about $30 and you cant even go to the top of the statue anymore. We saw it for free.
Our next stop was the financial capital of the world, Wall Street. I got my picture with the charging bull. Maybe it might bring us luck in our markets. Then we walked down and had lunch at the Stock Exchange. Now that's my fire hall boys!The largest flag we've seen. We spend a few hours down there also seeing the federal reserve building which houses 90 billion dollars worth of gold!!!On our way home we shopped though China Town. I grabbed an empanada (pastry filled with chicken and hot sauce), Yummy! I did ask how much for a pop and he looked at me funny so I asked how much for soda instead and got the answer immediately. Our language for the simplist thing are the most different.
Tonight we headed to the Bronx (where Jenny's from) on the subway. There's only one thing in
the Bronx and thats the New York Yankees playing the Anahiem Angels. We got down to the stadium, it was packed. We wanted to grab a bite before the game so I got myself a classic deli hero sub and some funions. We were actually allowed to bring our food into the stadium too. Too bad we couldn't bring beer! $9.50 for a 24 oz. Chelsea came back with beer number 2 for $21 (heinekin). The stadium and our seat were amazing. Unfortunatley the Yankees lost 1 - 0 and deserved to. It was a picthers dual. Sidney Ponson was throwing a one hitter going into the 8th when they pulled him. But got to see Mariano Rivera pitch however he actually gave up the winning run. We also saw a three great catches saving home runs from the Yankees outfield.After the game the streets were packed so we went to the local sports bar, Stan's. couldn't even move. I guess they don't have fire codes here. Great atmosphere even after a loss. We both had Yeungling's Beer which is one of the oldest brewers in the US. Thanks for the suggestion Joe... great beer!
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