
I was envisioning some time at the National Seashore watching the waves roll in while the girls spent some time battling those same waves; perhaps a drive to a lighthouse or two; and then watching the sun set in one direction while a full moon rose in another. Except for the fact that there might be too many tourists on the Cape, it sounded like a nice relaxing and enjoyable time.
When I put the suggestion to the girls, though, I wasn't overwhelmed by their enthusiasm for the idea. Instead I got a chorus of "Can't we go somewhere else?" Obviously my idea of a good time is not theirs. "Okay, so where would you like to go?" Amanda piped up with "New York City!" and Jamie soon followed suit. My initial reaction was "No, New York wears me out" but after giving it some further thought, it didn't sound like a bad idea and might even actually be a good one.

So what do I have on the agenda for today? Once we take the train into the city from either Port Chester or New Rochelle (oh, Rob!) and Amanda hooks up with Sami at Grand Central Station then Jamie and I are off to Central Park where I have reserved a couple of bicycles for three hours so that we can ride around the park and see some of the wonders that it has to offer - the carousel, Lowe's boathouse, Belvedere Castle, Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and a lot of other places I've only seen in the movies. We're not going to be able to cover the entire 843 acres or see everything there is to see but I think we'll be able to put a pretty good dent in the very first public park built in America.


Once we get to Brooklyn, we're going to hop on the subway and head out to Coney Island to eat hot dogs at Nathan's, ride the Cyclone, and maybe - just maybe - take a spin on the Wonder Wheel. I believe our plans are to meet up with Amanda and Sami at Coney Island and maybe even stick around for the Friday night fireworks if it isn't too crowded and the girls are so inclined. Seems to me to be a good way to wrap up Jamie's summer.
All in all, I think it will be a great day and even though I am more than sure that New York is really going to wear me out at least Jamie will have some great memories to take back to Florida with her when she gets on the plane on Saturday.
I can always do Cape Cod another time ...
Wow! Can you really squeeze all that into just one day? That cupcake place does sound yummy! I can't wait to see the photos!
ReplyDeleteI love that first photo!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you about cupcakes. I planned today lunch with the girls so we can stop by the cupcake place for dessert. In our case, it's a place called Gigi's... and they are Awesome!!!!!
Have the most wonderful time ever! I've heard those cupcakes are great too (and I'm glad you're not going to Magnolia). AND have a great time walking the bridge-I've never done it myself and it's on my list. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds FABULOUS all the way around, and everybody will be happy! I know you'll have a blast...
ReplyDeleteHow do you do so much in a short time?
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day you have planned. I have an award for you ... come and get it. Pick me up while you are at it, I want to be adopted and go to New York.
ReplyDeleteTrains, don't forget the trains. Hope you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteI love your sailboat photo. I must visit Red Bubble and get me a copy of that!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter served beautiful cupcakes at her wedding instead of the usual wedding cake. They were served on a tiered server and were very well received. *I'm still waiting for the photog to finish the photos.
You know, I don't think I could keep up with you! And I can't believe Jamie is heading home already!!! Gee whiz.
TTYL....
~~~Blessings~~~
WOW!! What a day! I might have been able to do that 10 years ago.. but not today.
ReplyDeleteI hope it was enjoyable and rewarding. Sure sounds like fun!!
I'm tired just reading through the plan for the day!
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