Saturday, May 29, 2004
A Big Day in the Big Apple
Yesterday (Friday) Ev and I went to the city. We drove part way then caught a bus in. Ev had to go to an appointment so I went to the Museum to catch up on American Indian stuff because I hadn't seen any anywhere.
I had to get a cab there and then back to meet Ev at the Turkish restaurant where we had dinner before going to a show. (Ev made me do it) On the way to the museum we got stuck in a traffic jam which was quite exciting (and noisy)! On the way back, the driver took me through Central Park which was very pretty and I didn't get murdered.
Went to see "Golda's Balcony", a very heavy, one person show about Golda Meir.
I had to get a cab there and then back to meet Ev at the Turkish restaurant where we had dinner before going to a show. (Ev made me do it) On the way to the museum we got stuck in a traffic jam which was quite exciting (and noisy)! On the way back, the driver took me through Central Park which was very pretty and I didn't get murdered.
Went to see "Golda's Balcony", a very heavy, one person show about Golda Meir.
Niagara Falls
The Falls were just as impressive as you would expect, and the river gorge quite spectacular. The Falls had been eating their way backwards at an alarming rate so the amount of water which is allowed to go over has been reduced by 50% to preserve them. At night when there are no tourists around, the flow is reduced even more and redirected for production of hydroelectricity.
We also visited some locks on the canal, a butterfly garden, a winery and of course took a ride on the Maid of the Mist which was only a little bit terrifying.
Because school groups visit the area there are lots of fun things for kids - House of Horrors, Ripleys Believe it or Not, Wax museum of famous criminals - anything scary or bloodthirsty.
In our free time a small group uf us went to the IMAX theatre to see Myths and Legends of the Falls. I bought the DVD (that is the share experience) The kids will love it too, if it doesn't scare them to death. We also visited a glass blowing factory and had dinner in a revolving restaurant high above the falls.
We also visited some locks on the canal, a butterfly garden, a winery and of course took a ride on the Maid of the Mist which was only a little bit terrifying.
Because school groups visit the area there are lots of fun things for kids - House of Horrors, Ripleys Believe it or Not, Wax museum of famous criminals - anything scary or bloodthirsty.
In our free time a small group uf us went to the IMAX theatre to see Myths and Legends of the Falls. I bought the DVD (that is the share experience) The kids will love it too, if it doesn't scare them to death. We also visited a glass blowing factory and had dinner in a revolving restaurant high above the falls.
Sailing Days
Last Saturday we went to the Commissioning of new officers at the yacht club. Ev is the new Marine Chairman. A very patriotic ceremony, held at sundown, with the raising of the flag, national anthem, bagpipes and cannon firing.
We slept overnight on the boat, which was wonderfully therapeutic. I felt like a baby being rocked to sleep!
We had breakfast in a diner on City Island with other boaties, then went out sailing for the day. There was not much breeze so we had to be power assisted. I got really sunburnt - my face felt like it was on fire!
Today we are going to explore boat gear shops and antique shops on City Island, going for dinner at the Club again (beautiful food), sleeping on the boat again and sailing tomorrow.
This is a long weekend for Memorial Day on Monday (like ANZAC day) and we will picnic with others somewhere on Long Island Sound.
Most Americans I have spoken to think the Harlem Yacht Club is a joke. I'll have to go to Edithvale Yacht club wearing my T-shirt.
We slept overnight on the boat, which was wonderfully therapeutic. I felt like a baby being rocked to sleep!
We had breakfast in a diner on City Island with other boaties, then went out sailing for the day. There was not much breeze so we had to be power assisted. I got really sunburnt - my face felt like it was on fire!
Today we are going to explore boat gear shops and antique shops on City Island, going for dinner at the Club again (beautiful food), sleeping on the boat again and sailing tomorrow.
This is a long weekend for Memorial Day on Monday (like ANZAC day) and we will picnic with others somewhere on Long Island Sound.
Most Americans I have spoken to think the Harlem Yacht Club is a joke. I'll have to go to Edithvale Yacht club wearing my T-shirt.
