Monday
Jul172006
Old Holiday posts - a summary
Monday, July 17, 2006 at 2:04PM
OK so I am lazy and know that I am not going to get around to posting the rest of the stuff that I had about our holiday in the states from earlier in the year, so in summary - the Cliff notes version.
Day 4 - In which we see boats and eat nasty food
As you may already know we have a thing about rivers and water in general. You let us find a way to go on the water and we will do it. So Tuesday was the day to be boat-tastic!
Fist off was the Intrepid - the sea air and space museum. It is a military air craft carrier which has been decommissioned and is now a museum showing all kinds of stuff about the Intrepid's role in battle and generally about the evolution of warfare and the various weapons that are used in it. Both below and above deck there are a number of choppers and planes that you can look at as well as how the boat functions (including how the plane catapult).
Next up boat trip and a cruise to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The statue is smaller than you would think and I was kinda underwhelmed. I think that this is because you see so much of it on the TV and it looks so much bigger the. It was nice to be on the boat - even though it was cold.
Finished off the day with the night tour. Guide this time was stroppy and mumbled and decided that the best thing that he could tell us was the names of the shops. The problem with that was that we could read that part and did not need him to tell us that. The views how ever were so cool and we managed to ignore the guide.
Lunch = papaya dogs = boggin' & cheese on my hat
Dinner = Pizza = nasty = put in bin
Supper = Rays Pizza = Great = Lots of Celebs go there esp would recommend broccoli and chicken
Day 5 - In which we went Jurassic
Dinos - At last off to the Natural History museum. I love Dinosaurs - they are just so intriguing so off we headed to do the one thing that I was really looking forward to. As I already mentioned they have a whole floor of the things - so how pleased was I. When we first went in we went to the mammals hall where Robert announced - "I don't want to look at dead stuffed animals" - It was a Natural History Museum - they tend to specialise in these kinds of things. Anyway we headed off to the dino halls and spent many hours perusing the big beasties - it was top. Also they have a planetarium, it costs a bit extra but you should make the time to go. I have been to the one in London - it both sucked and blowed at the same time. This one was however top. The show was great and you get real value for money.
We finished off with a walk through central park. Due to the time of year there was not a lot going on, other than some squirrels. We finished off with a handsome cab ride where we were taken round by an Irish man who was very nice and informative - and he took a photo for us - All in all very swish.
Day 6 In which we went to see George and Rob got the flu
Long bus trip through New Jersey on the I95 to get to Washington. There was not a lot of interest to see really - other than some concreat, but our tour guide (Joshi) gave us a run down on the history of the United States - which was cool and interesting so the time passed relatively quiickly. Rob slept as he had the flu
Stop 1: Memorial Park - Saw the memorials for Korean War (very cleaver idea and kind of Spooky), Vietnam War (very sad and moving - you can have no comprehension of its scope and size until you see it in person), Lincoln memorial (just like on planet of the Apes - minus the apes of course), Washington Memorial (was kind of dull - just a big spike really) and the spot where Martin Luther King did his I have a dream speech. Rob did his I have a cold speech. Not as cool as the original. I would have liked longer but we were on a time limit and had to head back to the bus
Stop 2: The White House: Went to visit George 'Dubbyah', but they do not let anyone in without applications (probably in triplicate) and loads of other hullabaloo - so we looked at the building from the outside and were very polite to the large angry men with guns. Actually the place was a bit of a let down - not nearly as impressive as you may think. Got 5 minutes here until we had to move. if there is anyone going into, or out of the white house then they clear the area for 30 minutes before and after. There was someone going in this time - so off we went - only to find out that it was Randy Couture. I cant believe we missed him!
Stop 3: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum - Where they have the Apollo Lunar lander (well the one that they did not take) and loads of cool stuff donated by Astronauts - like the suits they wore. Kind of cool really - though it was really hot in there. Also turned out that just after we left - randy Couture turned up - damn it!. Like ships passing in the night and all that
Stop 4: Capitol Building This is where they make all the decisions - "On the hill". Again you do not get to go in but you can take some cool 'graphs. Also you can take shots back along to monument park. This time we almost missed the bus - but managed to catch up - I think that they would have waited but you can never be sure (They make my love of schedules look like armature hour)
Day 7: In which we go Blue Thunder and have a marvel-lous time
Ok so day 7 was chopper trip day. It was very blue thunder. If you are ever in New York - pay the extra and go on this. It is the best way to see the sites - Including Yankee Stadium - it was so swish. Also we paid a somewhat expensive trip to visit the boys and girls at Midtown comics, This resulted in much spending and many cool graphic novels being purchased. "Snickerty Snick"
Day 8: In which we were tired and Rob Still had the flu and we walked like Egyptians
We decided to go all cultural for our last but 1 day and went to the Met to go look at what they had on show. The Met has a strange thing where you can choose whether or not to pay, and if you do you can choose how much to pay. A strange idea but you know what - almost everyone chose to pay the recommended amount or more. Just a case of showing you what happens if you put faith in people.
Rob was miserable - so after a trip to the armoury and the shop for last minute gifts we headed back to the hotel - still no sign of DD
Day 9: In which we wind our weary way home
Last day (well bit of day) before we had to head off. We checked out, paid our $1 charge for a phone call and then took to wondering. We then went off to Madame Tusaudes. I have always wanted to go to this kind of place so off we went. You know a lot of the statues were indiscernible and you had to rely on the name tags. We also forgot the camera, but were too tired to care. Then it was time to meet up with Psycho Driver and head to the plane station. More to the point (a) we had the set of 2 seats by the window and we would get more breakfast on the plane back to Glasgow
Time to go home ....time to go home.......Bobby and Jenny say time to go home
Boy and Bunnys US Adventure - Cest Finis
Day 4 - In which we see boats and eat nasty food
As you may already know we have a thing about rivers and water in general. You let us find a way to go on the water and we will do it. So Tuesday was the day to be boat-tastic!
Fist off was the Intrepid - the sea air and space museum. It is a military air craft carrier which has been decommissioned and is now a museum showing all kinds of stuff about the Intrepid's role in battle and generally about the evolution of warfare and the various weapons that are used in it. Both below and above deck there are a number of choppers and planes that you can look at as well as how the boat functions (including how the plane catapult).
Next up boat trip and a cruise to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The statue is smaller than you would think and I was kinda underwhelmed. I think that this is because you see so much of it on the TV and it looks so much bigger the. It was nice to be on the boat - even though it was cold.
Finished off the day with the night tour. Guide this time was stroppy and mumbled and decided that the best thing that he could tell us was the names of the shops. The problem with that was that we could read that part and did not need him to tell us that. The views how ever were so cool and we managed to ignore the guide.
Lunch = papaya dogs = boggin' & cheese on my hat
Dinner = Pizza = nasty = put in bin
Supper = Rays Pizza = Great = Lots of Celebs go there esp would recommend broccoli and chicken
Day 5 - In which we went Jurassic
Dinos - At last off to the Natural History museum. I love Dinosaurs - they are just so intriguing so off we headed to do the one thing that I was really looking forward to. As I already mentioned they have a whole floor of the things - so how pleased was I. When we first went in we went to the mammals hall where Robert announced - "I don't want to look at dead stuffed animals" - It was a Natural History Museum - they tend to specialise in these kinds of things. Anyway we headed off to the dino halls and spent many hours perusing the big beasties - it was top. Also they have a planetarium, it costs a bit extra but you should make the time to go. I have been to the one in London - it both sucked and blowed at the same time. This one was however top. The show was great and you get real value for money.
We finished off with a walk through central park. Due to the time of year there was not a lot going on, other than some squirrels. We finished off with a handsome cab ride where we were taken round by an Irish man who was very nice and informative - and he took a photo for us - All in all very swish.
Day 6 In which we went to see George and Rob got the flu
Long bus trip through New Jersey on the I95 to get to Washington. There was not a lot of interest to see really - other than some concreat, but our tour guide (Joshi) gave us a run down on the history of the United States - which was cool and interesting so the time passed relatively quiickly. Rob slept as he had the flu
Stop 1: Memorial Park - Saw the memorials for Korean War (very cleaver idea and kind of Spooky), Vietnam War (very sad and moving - you can have no comprehension of its scope and size until you see it in person), Lincoln memorial (just like on planet of the Apes - minus the apes of course), Washington Memorial (was kind of dull - just a big spike really) and the spot where Martin Luther King did his I have a dream speech. Rob did his I have a cold speech. Not as cool as the original. I would have liked longer but we were on a time limit and had to head back to the bus
Stop 2: The White House: Went to visit George 'Dubbyah', but they do not let anyone in without applications (probably in triplicate) and loads of other hullabaloo - so we looked at the building from the outside and were very polite to the large angry men with guns. Actually the place was a bit of a let down - not nearly as impressive as you may think. Got 5 minutes here until we had to move. if there is anyone going into, or out of the white house then they clear the area for 30 minutes before and after. There was someone going in this time - so off we went - only to find out that it was Randy Couture. I cant believe we missed him!
Stop 3: The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum - Where they have the Apollo Lunar lander (well the one that they did not take) and loads of cool stuff donated by Astronauts - like the suits they wore. Kind of cool really - though it was really hot in there. Also turned out that just after we left - randy Couture turned up - damn it!. Like ships passing in the night and all that
Stop 4: Capitol Building This is where they make all the decisions - "On the hill". Again you do not get to go in but you can take some cool 'graphs. Also you can take shots back along to monument park. This time we almost missed the bus - but managed to catch up - I think that they would have waited but you can never be sure (They make my love of schedules look like armature hour)
Day 7: In which we go Blue Thunder and have a marvel-lous time
Ok so day 7 was chopper trip day. It was very blue thunder. If you are ever in New York - pay the extra and go on this. It is the best way to see the sites - Including Yankee Stadium - it was so swish. Also we paid a somewhat expensive trip to visit the boys and girls at Midtown comics, This resulted in much spending and many cool graphic novels being purchased. "Snickerty Snick"
Day 8: In which we were tired and Rob Still had the flu and we walked like Egyptians
We decided to go all cultural for our last but 1 day and went to the Met to go look at what they had on show. The Met has a strange thing where you can choose whether or not to pay, and if you do you can choose how much to pay. A strange idea but you know what - almost everyone chose to pay the recommended amount or more. Just a case of showing you what happens if you put faith in people.
Rob was miserable - so after a trip to the armoury and the shop for last minute gifts we headed back to the hotel - still no sign of DD
Day 9: In which we wind our weary way home
Last day (well bit of day) before we had to head off. We checked out, paid our $1 charge for a phone call and then took to wondering. We then went off to Madame Tusaudes. I have always wanted to go to this kind of place so off we went. You know a lot of the statues were indiscernible and you had to rely on the name tags. We also forgot the camera, but were too tired to care. Then it was time to meet up with Psycho Driver and head to the plane station. More to the point (a) we had the set of 2 seats by the window and we would get more breakfast on the plane back to Glasgow
Time to go home ....time to go home.......Bobby and Jenny say time to go home
Boy and Bunnys US Adventure - Cest Finis
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