New York Dec 2008 day 4

[natalielongstaff]

Well our last day in nyc didn't go as planned, we had hoped to visit Central Park but we woke to torrential rain

We had a quick change of plan and headed off towards bloomingdales via the many stores on 5th avenue, my mum was wanting to look at the shop window displays and she wasn't dissapointed, they are brilliant

We had a good wander round bloomingdales before heading back down 5th avnue and visits to the disney store and FAO Schwarz

We were absoloutly soaked and mum was most amused that the stores gave you a brolly bag when you entered the store

We headed back to Times square around lunchtime and had a nice meal at the hard rock cafe before heading back to the hotel.

Our transport back to JFK was booked for 3pm and they arrived at 2.50pm, we anticipated that would mean a long wait at the airport however it took 2hrs to get there....the traffic was literally bumper to bumper i was beginning to wonder if we would make it, new york cabbies must have nerves of seel !

We had a voucher to give to the driver but as it was printed on the back of our e-ticket i was relucant to hand it over and that took ages to negotiate as well

im surprised we made the flight at all but we checked in smoothly ( the virgin staff here were really lovely and very friendly) The flight was late taking off but managed to make up time en-route and we landed back in heathrow on the friday morning on time.

I had a great time in NYC and i would love to go back and see some more of the city one day

 

[Chilly]

A pity it was raining on your last day Nat and you didn't get to Central Park but it gives you a good reason to go back

 

[DisneyJo]

Sorry about the rain, that giant keyboard looks fun, the taxi ride didn't sound good though!!!!

 

[wicket2005]

Shame about the rain Nat but pleased you had a lovely last day. I would like to go there some day too.

 

[mandymouse]

What a shame you didn't get to Central Park Nat, but it sounds like you had a great time anyway

Thanks for sharing your trippy with us

 

[natalielongstaff]

A pity it was raining on your last day Nat and you didn't get to Central Park but it gives you a good reason to go back

My thoughts exactly !

 

[wils]

Glad you had fun

So where's next year's Christmas outing to then?

 

[natalielongstaff]

So where's next year's Christmas outing to then?

We have talked about that already ! but we are all hoping to visit my cousin in Australia in 2010 so we are going to save up for that instead

 

[Pinky166]

Shame about the rain Nat. At least you got to do more shopping.

 

[mark&sue]

Sounds like a great trip. Must have been nerve wracking wondering whether you would make it to the airport in time.



Susan

 

[PoppyAnna]

Sorry to hear about the rain, Natalie. Looks like Ellie and Matthew enjoyed FAO though! I remember the last time I went they had the most massive Mr Potato head display - very impressive.

 

[irongirlof12]

sounds like you had a fab trip despite the iclement weather

 

[tennisfan]

Shame about Central Park, we didn't see much of it when we went. My sister & BIL wanted to just go the Strawberry Fields monument.

We ate in Hard Rock too when we went, great meal.

There is so much I never got to do when I went as you say good excuse to go back.

Thanks for sharing your report

 

[florida sun]

Great reports Nat, I would love to go to New York, thanks for sharing

 

[Snowy-girls]

Shame that the rain spoiled your last day.Great pics of Ellie+Matthew on the giant piano.Thanks for sharing Nat.x.

 

[The Fetherstons]

Great photos Nat, shame about the rain tho, still you seem to have lots of fun anyway

 

[DOPEYUK]

Great report Nat-Grumpy and I have just got back from New York-will do a trippie later-but we caught the train back to Newark-it only took about half an hour-the trip in took over an hour!

 

[Minniespal]

Nat, shame about the rain on your last day. Looks as though you all had a brillant time.

 

[natalielongstaff]

Looks as though you all had a brillant time.

we did, i would love to go back someday

 

[natalielongstaff]

Great report Nat-Grumpy and I have just got back from New York-will do a trippie later-but we caught the train back to Newark-it only took about half an hour-the trip in took over an hour!

Can't wait to hear about your trip