NYC with Chelsie

I just got back from a quick two day trip to NYC with my niece.

Thanks to my husband and his hotel points, we were able to stay overnight in a Marriott Hotel.

So we could party for two whole days!

(Mormon version of "party", of course)

We talked about food (a lot) and all the delicious things we would eat

but in reality, we didn't eat much.

We were too busy walking to this and that

and seeing this and that

and since it was Chelsie's first time, I wanted her to eat what she wanted to eat

so she had to make decisions

which she doesn't like to do

so in the end...

we surprised ourselves with not eating that much.

Next time we'll do that differently I think.

Our hotel was a residence inn, so it was geared more towards the business traveler I think.

But all we really needed was a place to sleep, so it worked.

Good thing we weren't there for an amazing view

They did have a free breakfast buffet, so that was good!

Here's a list of the things we did:

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Went to the 9/11 memorial.  Very moving and beautiful memorial.

The museum opens next week.  Sheesh! Bad timing.  Now I have to go back...
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Walked around Times Square
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Walked around Battery Park and saw the Statue of Liberty, but didn't take the boat out.

next time...
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Went to Laduree since we were told we had to try their Macarons

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Rode in a bike taxi
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Saw two plays on Broadway

The New Les Miserables

and

Once
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They were both great!

I have seen Les Mis several times but this one has all new, different sets and is done a bit differently than the previous version.  

I never get tired of that show...the songs and voices are just amazing.

We had amazing seats, too.

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Went to a variety of stores including FAO Schwartz

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Went to Central Park
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Walked through St Patricks Cathedral
(currently undergoing a massive preservation/reconstruction)
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Visited the Manhattan LDS Temple
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where I managed to offend the guy at the entrance

(what do I call him? a guard?)

He gave me a talking to.

We left briskly and only later on the bus was I able to think of some good responses that would have made him feel bad for being so mean to me.

haaa!

story of my life.

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Rockefeller Center
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We saw the sights!

Chelsie got this picture for her little brother.

Cute!

Chelsie got this picture for herself.

haaa!

We took the subway most places but did a lot of walking.

My lame left knee was cursing me badly.

And then, in a flash, it was over...time to go home.
I had a great time and hopefully Chelsie did too.

I'm ready to go back!