the Bronx. In the second photo you can see the famous Yankee Stadium in the background.
Once in Manhattan it takes us through Fifth Avenue. This first half of it being known as Museum Mile. One famous museum we did not make on this trip was
the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art aka "The Met" or "MOMA".
On Mondays alas it was closed so we didn't go but there was a rally interesting exhibit.
But we made it to our first stop. The Central Park Zoo (Wildlife Center)
One of the more interesting exhibits at the Central Park Zoo was the polar bears.
It is over 100 degress outside and HUMID. So the lucky bears go out
and swim and play a little rough with each other.
Check out this cool video I got of them playing around.
We saw some other cool things like turtle's at *ahem* play.
And then Sarah got something she always wanted. A tattoo!!!Check out my little "tough girl"
We left just as the clock rung noon and we were able to watch the daily chime
that is at the entrance of the zoo.
After that we headed over to the children's zoo and got to do some cool and funny photos.
And Sarah got to feed some of the animals.
For most people that would be the day and they'd be enthusiastic about it
but for Andals? Nope we're just getting warmed up. While we were still in central
park we headed over to the boat lake but not before going through some famous landmarks
in the park. First off was the Gallery. If you look carefully you may have seen this
place in the movie "Enchanted".
Right around the corner of it was the boathouse and even though it was fully sunny hot and humid I wanted the two to get a ride on the lake so we rented a rowboat for an hour
and I got myself a nice shoulder and abs workout. Look how nasty green the water was
but we actually got some nice breezes and the water felt cool whenever I splashed them with it.
These photos were taken from the rowboat by Merilee if you look carefully you'll remember it from three famous movies.1) Crocodile Dundee 2 , 2) Rosemary's Baby , and 3) Ghostbusters.
By the time we were finished I was pooped and we were all starving!
So instead of taking a cab we hired a pedicab. And then walked
and then walked
and then walked..
until we made it to Serendipity 3
\It has been one of our goals to go back to this place since Merilee went there the first time.
Now we were able to share the experience with Sarah and look at her smile when she had it.
Well once fed with lunch and dessert what is there left to do? But more walking of course.
This time we took a subway ride and ended up at AMNH aka the American Museum of Natural History. To the movie buffs it was where "Night at the Museum" was filmed. Outside there was much fanfare about their newest exhibits and it was about horses.
But we didn't come to see horses we wanted to see the bigger stuff.
But no one told us how dangerous it was!!!
We were getting attacked left and right!
Aside from all that we then crisscrossed the park several times and out in much miles on our feet. Sarah even remarked, "Daddy, did you hear me once complain about my feet!" She didn't bless her heart.
And while we were waiting for our bus to take us home I took this pic of what some apartments
were selling for. (Like all the pics click to enlarge)
End of day 2.
4 comments:
looks like you have had a a very busy but fun day. Ashlyn was so jealous of the zoo and I have to say that i was a little envious of the ice cream form serendipity!
I loved the clip of the poler bears!!
We love the blog. Keep it comming. Next time we want to go with you to NYC!
Holy Cow, what a day! Sounds like so much fun, and so much walking. Although, I have heard from most people that visit New York that they do more walking than anywhere else. If we ever make it to New York we will want you as a guide!
I loved you travel commentary! What cool places to go see. It must have felt like a little piece of heaven to be back in New York with your two favorite girls!
The movies were especially fun!
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