So my brother Chris really wanted to see a baseball game in Yankee Stadium. Neither of us are Yankees fans but we are both baseball fans and Yankees stadium is home to some of baseball's richest history. They are tearing down the old stadium and moving into a new one next year so Chris proposed a trip at the beginning of the season. With my school schedule and moving and all I didn't think it would happen but where there's a will there's a way. With only ten games left in the old Yankee Stadium I found a window this weekend between finals and used some frequent flyer miles I had to fly out for one day to see the game with Chris.
Unfortunately even my will could not stop the rain. We sat in the rain for about 45 minutes before they called the game. I did manage to see a few ball players playing catch and eat a very awesome hot dog but didn't get to see a game. The worse part was it stopped raining the minute they called the game. I don't try to dwell on the negative so I just enjoyed being in a place that has seen so much history. It was way cool. On a side note, while it's sad to see it go Yankee Stadium is a lady well past her prime. It's probably time to let her go gracefully. In other words it's a run down dump. Still way cool though.
We spent the night walking in Grand Central Station and Time Square. Thanks to Cameo (bargain travel hunter extraordinaire) we had a very plush hotel right on Time Square for the same price as a Holiday Inn. We could see the Chrysler and Empire State buildings from our room on the 46th floor.
The next day we went to the sight of the World Trade Center. I was there a few years ago and it's amazing how much has been fixed since then. You can't keep America down. A lot more could be said about that. We also went to Trinity church. Way cool. Been there since Colonial times. Then we had lunch at Katz Deli. It's a famous Deli that's been around since 1888. It's also where they filmed that famous (inappropriate) scene from When Harry Met Sally. Chris had to leave after that so I spent the rest of my day studying in front of the Museum of Natural History and in Central Park.
New York is such a cool place to visit. I hope you all get a chance to go someday.
7 comments:
I absolutely love New York. But you would never catch me going to a Yankees game (unless they were playing the Red Sox). Too bad you didn't get to see a game though b/c of the rain.
Those pictures are so cool! I wish I could have been there with you. Even if it did rain, what a privilege to be able to say you were there once! How cool is that! What is that building that looks like a temple? Thanks for sharing your experience with us. I love that you do that and I love your perspective! Love, Mom
I am a country girl at heart for sure but there is something fabulous about NYC!! I went about 15 years ago, and would love to go back!
I am glad you guys are getting a warmer welcome and some good home cookin!
Happy belated anniversary!!
Stinks that you didn't get to see the game, but sounds like you had a nice little break. Never been to NYC, but I WILL make Mike go there before I die!
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Thank you so much for coming over so early that morning. Since you asked, it was a partially obstructed bowel. I hope you guys had a fantastic trip. Tell Cameo hello and I hope she is doing well.
Bummer about the rain! Sounds like a fun trip though. This is Shellie, checking out all the Johnson blogs.
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