Despite a lot of rain, our first day in Manhattan did not disappoint. After checking in our hotel and rejuvenating at the infamous Carnegie's Deli, we started exploring. From M&M World to the Lego store, Nintendo World and all four floors of American Girl the children were all eyes! (And we managed to not purchase a thing.)
At one point R said, "I am so glad this is not just a dream because this is FUN!"
It was amazing to see the scaffolding around the Rockefeller Center tree. Men in hard hats were stringing lights in dark rain in preparation for the holidays. Most magical was the amazing display on the Saks building. Hundreds of people (including our party of 8) were standing in the cold drizzling rain transfixed by the sights and sounds.
We capped off our evening with dinner at Ellen's Stardust Diner. All the servers are Broadway hopefuls who perform while waiting tables. It was delightful!
Rain is forecast again tomorrow, which will be less than ideal for our planned tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ground Zero--but if today was any indication, I don't think it will dampen our spirits!
At one point R said, "I am so glad this is not just a dream because this is FUN!"
It was amazing to see the scaffolding around the Rockefeller Center tree. Men in hard hats were stringing lights in dark rain in preparation for the holidays. Most magical was the amazing display on the Saks building. Hundreds of people (including our party of 8) were standing in the cold drizzling rain transfixed by the sights and sounds.
We capped off our evening with dinner at Ellen's Stardust Diner. All the servers are Broadway hopefuls who perform while waiting tables. It was delightful!
Rain is forecast again tomorrow, which will be less than ideal for our planned tour of the Statue of Liberty and Ground Zero--but if today was any indication, I don't think it will dampen our spirits!
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I have alwaysa wanted to see the Rockefeller Plaza tree in person!! Hope the rain will go away before the parade on Thanksgiving!
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