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Half-way point
Nov. 3rd, 2009 08:11 amMy trip to NYC is now half-way done. I have 9 weekdays left to enjoy. I've done most of the things that's recommended to do if you visit New York. There are still a few things I want to do though. I wanted to go to Coney Island, but most of the attractions are closed off until March... *so sad*
So I've made a small list of what I'm planning to do now..
1) I want to pay my respects to the World Trade Center.
2) Spend one day dedicated to just wandering around without a specific goal.
3) Take a harbor lights cruise at night.
4) Visit the Natural History Museum and check out the planetarium.
5) Eat at some cool restaurants.
I'm also debating on whether I should buy the CityPass, which offers 6 New York attractions at a lower price. I could choose not to get it and save money by not going to these places... Hm. I already DID get into the Museum of Art for free... (ehehe.. *sweatdrop*), and the Museum of Modern Art is free on Fridays. I already saw the view from the top of the Rockefeller center, and the view from the Empire State building is arguably almost the same at night. I'm also not too interested in visiting the Guggenheim. That knocks out 4 of the 6 attractions offered in the pass. I also see the Statue of Liberty every time I go to Manhattan on the Staten Island Ferry. That's 5 out of the 6.
I guess my main problem with this is that if I buy the pass, I would be limiting myself to these 6 places for a while. I really like having the freedom to choose where to go and to set my own schedule. Then again 80 dollars for these places isn't a bad deal at all. Hmm.. >_<
And other things planned with my aunt on the weekends.
1) Watch a Broadway show.. (not sure which one yet).
2) Watch the Christmas show at Radio City.
3) Go to the Bronx Zoo.
Oh right, I did manage to find the zoo in Central Park yesterday. It was smaller than I thought it would be, but it was still an interesting time. I spent about 4 hours there looking a polar bears and red pandas before I headed back home. After that, my aunt and I went to a special All Soul's Day remembrance mass in New Jersey. I took a candle to the altar during the mass to symbolize the soul of my grandfather who had passed away recently.
Today, I'm planning to eat at Ruby Foo's, which is an Asian-fusion restaurant. It's a little intimidating eating alone at a restaurant though, especially if it's a little pricey like that. ^^; But heck, I'm hungry. The food sounds good. Alright. I should get off the computer. Time to get ready. Only 9 weekdays left!
So I've made a small list of what I'm planning to do now..
1) I want to pay my respects to the World Trade Center.
2) Spend one day dedicated to just wandering around without a specific goal.
3) Take a harbor lights cruise at night.
4) Visit the Natural History Museum and check out the planetarium.
5) Eat at some cool restaurants.
I'm also debating on whether I should buy the CityPass, which offers 6 New York attractions at a lower price. I could choose not to get it and save money by not going to these places... Hm. I already DID get into the Museum of Art for free... (ehehe.. *sweatdrop*), and the Museum of Modern Art is free on Fridays. I already saw the view from the top of the Rockefeller center, and the view from the Empire State building is arguably almost the same at night. I'm also not too interested in visiting the Guggenheim. That knocks out 4 of the 6 attractions offered in the pass. I also see the Statue of Liberty every time I go to Manhattan on the Staten Island Ferry. That's 5 out of the 6.
I guess my main problem with this is that if I buy the pass, I would be limiting myself to these 6 places for a while. I really like having the freedom to choose where to go and to set my own schedule. Then again 80 dollars for these places isn't a bad deal at all. Hmm.. >_<
And other things planned with my aunt on the weekends.
1) Watch a Broadway show.. (not sure which one yet).
2) Watch the Christmas show at Radio City.
3) Go to the Bronx Zoo.
Oh right, I did manage to find the zoo in Central Park yesterday. It was smaller than I thought it would be, but it was still an interesting time. I spent about 4 hours there looking a polar bears and red pandas before I headed back home. After that, my aunt and I went to a special All Soul's Day remembrance mass in New Jersey. I took a candle to the altar during the mass to symbolize the soul of my grandfather who had passed away recently.
Today, I'm planning to eat at Ruby Foo's, which is an Asian-fusion restaurant. It's a little intimidating eating alone at a restaurant though, especially if it's a little pricey like that. ^^; But heck, I'm hungry. The food sounds good. Alright. I should get off the computer. Time to get ready. Only 9 weekdays left!
