Trip Report-Had a Great Time Oct. 3-7
 

After much discussion, we decided to go ahead with a trip we had been planning for months. We had a fantastic time! Everyone was very nice, and very helpful. New Yorkers were appreciative of our being there and just, as we would say in Mississippi, "down right" nice. <BR> <BR>We stayed in the Doubletree on Broadway-right in the middle of everything. <BR> <BR>We hit the hotspots for first-timers: <BR>Buggy ride in Central Park <BR> <BR>Empire State Building (we were there October 6th, and security was not as tight as it should have been-we had to go through metal detectors, but once in, staff sent us up the escalators-when we reached the second floor, we found the shops closed, an alarm sounding, and no security or staff in sight-very weird-I informed a security guard of the alarm sounding-and he was just not concerned at all) <BR> <BR>Shopping 5th Avenue, Madison Avenue, Little Italy, Soho, and the Seaport area <BR> <BR>Had lunch at Tavern on the Green (received a $20 gift certificate) <BR> <BR>Walked through the Plaza-saw the Oak Room <BR> <BR>Metrolpolitan Museum of Art <BR> <BR>Shows: <BR> Lion King-my first Broadway experience, and I thought it was amazing <BR> The Producers-very funny-loved it as well <BR> <BR>Favorite dining experience was Carmine's on 200 West 44th Street-Food was wonderful, wine was so good, and the service was fantastic. We just lingered and enjoyed-lots of food, two bottles of wine-fun, fun! Of course, Tavern on the Green was fun, and in my book, a must do as well. <BR> <BR>We had late night coffee at Roxie's one night, which was neat. <BR> <BR>We had a wonderful time, and can't wait to go back. Will make more time for the Met. Museum next time, and Central Park. <BR> <BR>We did not get to see the Statue of Liberty or take a ride on the ferry-which was too bad. <BR> <BR>

How about the people crying and mourning, afraid to go out, we are always hearing about.

Thanks for posting your wonderful report. I am so glad you had a great time in wonderful NYC. Tell me, did you have your Producers tickets booked way in advance??? <BR>

The only time we saw people crying was when we happened to be on 5th Avenue, across from St. Patrick's, during a funeral service for one of the fireman. That was sad, but the thing that made is better was the respect everyone had-everyone was very quiet, even in the blocks around the church. <BR> <BR>About our tickets to The Producers, we did get them in advance, and were just lucky enough to have someone in the city who could wait in line for cancellations for us. What a friend! <BR>

Gary, the people who are crying and mourning and afraid to go out are . . . in their houses! That's why tourists don't see them! Gradually, everyone is getting back to business.

Joanne, that's very strange posting! <BR>Where do you people get your information about all these people staying home "crying and mourning....and afraid to go out"? <BR>While there are certainly people still crying and mourning the loss of 5,000 people, believe me, they're not staying home because they're afraid to go out! <BR>

JMHO, but I think that was tongue in cheek Howard, and that you and Joanne were really saying essentially the same thing...things are returning to normal. <BR> <BR>Southern girl..if you wonder why you didn't hear any "ya'll come back now, y'hear"s, it's only that they haven't picked up on that phrase yet...but they do mean it.

Howard, I was addressing *and quoting* Gary's post, two posts above mine, about people allegedly hiding in their homes. OliveOyl, thanks for helping out.

It's so-o-o-o good to hear a positive trip report.