Our adventure in the city started off wonderfully! There was no traffic (according to my bro.) and we went to Times Square first. It was smaller than I thought it would be and then the Subway was an experience to say the least. Talk about a toilet! I don't mind public transit but the smell seemed to seep into you...yucko! We visited Ground Zero of 9-11 and I was surprised at the immensity of the buildings...there were so many people there and the building that was next to the World Trade Center was a third of it's size. It shocked me to think of such devastation and what it must have been like down on that street that day. There's a big hole there now, I am interested to see what they will do with that area. We enjoyed a lunch in China Town and then did a little shopping. Nothing spectacular for me, just a few bracelets for friends and playing with the kiddies while the other women (and Stephen) finished shopping. He got a watch that is a replica of the James Bond one (the most recent film? I have no idea) Stephen collects watches, he has over six or seven already. The sad part was that it broke the next day-the pin that holds the band on bent! Ah, real quality huh?? :) I thought the city was an adventure. If I had worn better shoes it would have been even more fun. A warning...watch out for parking! They rip you off! :) NY City is not as "romantic" as they portray it to be in the movies and shows but it is an experience and I loved spending the day there with the people I love...adventures are always better with family!
