New York Trip: Last Day

For our last day in NYC we rose VERY early to try and head to the Today Show. This was a last minute plan so we weren't fully prepared for the endeavor. We left our apartment around 5:45 am and started walking toward Rockefeller Center. We stopped on the way to buy some markers and posterboard. First, we tried to get in with just our poster board and markers and figured we would write as we wait. Now, I can tell you from experience, you cannot do that! Have your poster completed before you go. We scribbled something on quickly and walked right in. It wasn't completely smooth sailing but before we knew it we were up behind the main broadcast desk! We loved watching them all get primped before they went on camera.

STL - NYC
5 Girls, 1 Mom

It was so early we watched the sun rise through the buildings

Rockefeller at Dawn

this is a photo a friend took of us on tv. so fun! 

Our time at the Today Show was awesome but it was the coldest we were all trip. We left before the show was over and went to get a coffee. From there we walked through Tudor City simply because it is a quaint part of the city I thought all would enjoy. Also, we saw the UN.

Back at our apartment it was time to pack up and get a cab to my cousin's apartment for brunch and time with her kids. We lugged our suitcases back downstairs and giggled as mom couldn't seem to get unstuck from the door to outside. The laughs truly were endless.

Brunch at my cousin's apartment was absolutely delightful. The food and company was fabulous and the kids kept us entertained with all of their dress up clothes.

We culminated our trip with a walk through Central Park. The weather was delightful (for January). I am not sure why I haven't ended every trip to NYC like this. We saw more of the park than I have ever seen before and even enjoyed a little toast to our trip.

Have you ever seen a more beautiful picture?!

opening a bottle of wine to toast our trip

a toast to a fabulous weekend

Before we knew it our time was up and we had to rush back to Sarah's apartment.

All good things must come to an end. It was back to the airport to go home!

NYC Day 3

Sunday did not start so bright eyed and bushy tailed for our crew. Saturday was a LATE night and we (I) weren't quite ready to go when the alarm sounded. After much procrastination we got up and were at it again. Statue of Liberty and Little Italy were the primary goals of our Sunday agenda. 

just a little early am sister struggle

Not sure why we have another picture in front of our apartment, but I thought it was cute. We were all ready to go by 9:00 am. We were off for a beautiful day in the city. 

Everyone was excited to try our hand at the NYC subway system. Nothing screams tourist quite like taking a picture in the subway. I have ridden the subway many times but this was the first time I didn't get specific instructions from my friend...but we did well! 

After a quick subway ride we were back at Battery Park with tickets for Statue of Liberty in hand. Right when we walked up out of the subway one of the tour guides immediately recognized us. Funny sidenote: we were constantly pointed out as being sisters and looking alike. I do realize we look alike but it seemed as though people in NYC were OBSESSED with our resemblance. Although slightly chilly it was a lovely day to visit Lady Liberty.

After Statue of Liberty we, in our confidence, hopped back on the subway and took it to Little Italy. Luckily we were a bit late for normal lunch hours and were able to sit right down at Lombardi's, America's oldest Pizzeria. It was a great NYC spot with very yummy pizza. 

Little Italy was charming. From there we walked into Chinatown...not so charming. It was a nice experience to see how quickly the culture changed but it definitely was not our favorite place.

After our walk through Little Italy and Chinatown we jumped back on the subway...getting confident! We were going to head toward our apartment but decided to take the subway all the way to the Upper East Side instead. We went straight to Central Park to catch a couple daylight minutes.

We stopped in The Plaza to warm up and use the restrooms. The bottom floor is now a great little eating area which was neat to see. Phone charging became a serious focus of our days as we would all find that our batteries were draining very quickly. Here Amy looks sly as she charges phones from her purse at The Plaza. One might think she was just standing there. It was pitiful how hard we laughed at this scenario.

From The Plaza we walked Fifth Avenue to our apartment in midtown. We made a couple stops at St. Patrick's Cathedral and The Trump Tower.

a candle lit for dad at St. Patricks

cool wall at Trump Tower

After a long and exhausting day we stopped in a little pub for dinner. We were all eager to go to sleep early for our last day in the city.