Well wasn't it fun, setting off Friday morning with our sights set on New York City. All went well until that weigh station in Conneticut where they discovered the brake lights on our bus were jammed on and we couldn't continue until we got them fixed. Even Brian trying to steal the Police car didn't help.
Things didn't get better as we were escorted to the 'Rest Stop with the least amenities in the world' where we got to sit for over 5 hours...in the rain. Just in case you forgot how pretty it was(n't) here's a wee reminder.
Finally we were on the move again but too late to make NY before night fall so we stopped at our hotel in Stamford. Congratulations to everyone for their patience and behaviour during that long long trip.
Saturday was a much better day and we got to the Big Apple in glorious sunshine. First up was a trip to Liberty Island and that famous statue. As we got off the boat Leigh decided to cheer up a couple of bored looking SWAT men.
Then we all gathered at the foot of the statue
The girls did their best to look as pretty as Liberty
We then jumped on the boat again to make our way to Ellis Island and see where many immigrants landed on their way from Europe. The views of Manhatten are great, here Val and I do our best to block the best bits!!
After lunch we were back on the boat and off to the Empire State Building, it was big and it was fun.
We then split into our small groups to make our way to the Hard Rock Cafe for dinner. Here we are in Times Square.
Sunday we visited the United Nations building (extortionate Gift Shop, I've a good mind to write to Koffi).
After lunch we split into different groups to visit different museums. My trip to the Intrepid was excellent.
Now it's time for you all to send in your pix and stories so we can show everyone the different things we did.
