Thursday, May 16, 2013

New York City

I headed to New York City for another 8th grade class trip year.  The city looked the best as we left. 


I at least had a somewhat good view from my hotel room.


Of course it was raining when we got there and every worker in the Empire State Building seemed to take delight in telling our group that there was no view from the top.  I thought maybe we might see a little bit out in front of us, but just not far away.  Yeah, we could see nothing.  The kids said they felt like we were in heaven.   


A few minutes later it started to clear up at the top. 


You felt like you were on top of the world actually.  The clouds were all below us and we were above the clouds. 


We got just a tiny glimpse of some tall buildings before the clouds covered them up again.  It was enough to get some great pictures.  Wouldn't you know, about an hour later after dinner, I look up to the top and it's crystal clear.  So it goes. 


We went to a Broadway show that night and the set design was awesome.  And even though we were in the "balcony" of the balcony as Les Hambridge said.  I did get us front row seats there and everyone thought it was a great view.  It really was. 


Outside NBC Studios there are all these stone structures.  It's supposed to be art, sitting there for about 2 months.  Yeah, we weren't impressed. 


We had another great lunch in Chinatown and had to stop in at the Seid family store to say thank you for providing and setting up the lunch.  This is Sylven's mom.   



Then off to Brooklyn Bridge.  


I had to get at least one shot of the 9-11 Memorial.  I thought it was so pretty.


Then off to Times Square for the evening and the M&M store...my favorite spot!


Teacher Appreciation Week

I received this beautiful hanging flower basket from my students for Teacher Appreciation Week.   It was very nice, but as I told Andy, I have no idea where they meant for me to hang it, since I live in an apartment.  Sadly, I had to give it away.  It was a nice thought...without thinking actually involved.