V's trip to NYC

I recently spent a week in the northeast, about 40 miles from Manhattan. I was lucky enough to get to spend one night in New York City, which was incredible! It was amazing to see so many lights and signs crammed into one area. Times Square was the coolest part of the trip. I felt like I was at the center of the world.

I was surprised to see how small the ice skating rink is at Rockefeller Center. They had the big Christmas tree setup, but not lit. The ice skating rink was very very small, and sunken below ground level, about 10 feet, and surrounded by buildings. Not at all what it looks like in the movies. Right across the street from it is the NBC Today Show studio, where you can stand outside to be in the background of the show.

I got to see the entrance to the NBC Studios / Rainbow Room, the Late Show (Letterman), Grand Central Station (where we arrived in NYC on a train from Stamford, CT), the Chrysler building, and the Empire State Building. We only had a few hours to see everything, so we didn't go inside any buildings. I did eat a hot dog from a street vendor! A dream come true!! The hot dog was ok, but the experience was awesome!!

We will definitely have to take a trip to NYC for a vacation. C really needs to see it in person. It's so much neater than on TV. Wish we could take a private jet when we both go! 3 hours and you're there!




Here is the NBC Today Show set...