EVERYBODY wants to go to NYC
May 18, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
So much is going on in NYC right now! There was a big parade today for Israel, a New York Yankees versus New York Mets game, and sadly there is a tragic accident when a ship hit the Brooklyn BridgeRead more
The First Bite of the Big Apple
May 18, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
Showed up at Times Square… Tons of people… Overwhelming would most describe our first impressions. Taking it all in and know that adventure is out there.
Chicago in New York
May 18, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
It was so great to watch something that we were familiar with, because we’ve seen the movie. But seeing a Music live is 100 times better than watching it on the screen! Incredible choreography, overRead more
This City never sleeps, but we need to!
May 18, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
A night walk through lower Manhattan on our way to our bus. Electric to see the Empire State Building at night. But…we are so darn tired! Hoping for a quick bus ride home.
Good morning from NJ
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 57 °F
Chris got up with the sun again today and was so glad he looked out his seventh floor hotel window from here in Newark, New Jersey. The sun rising over Manhattan! Sure it is at a distance, but stillRead more
New York State of Mind
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
It seems that there’s only one soundtrack to sack you up to head into the Big City… it comes from Billy Joel! Thanks Joey for the big finish.
Pretty fun to find Billy Joel’s picture at MadisonRead more
Reflections on NYC Day 1
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
The Kids had things to stay about Day 1! (Mostly loved the musical Chicago!)…and Joey was mesmerized by the a Rube Goldberg machine with pool balls in the bus station!
Big City calls for Big Bus!
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Day two in NYC was greatly assisted by enjoying the Big Bus Tour all around Lower Manhattan.
Somber and Powerful
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
For anyone who remembers 911, the emotions of that experience come back very vividly. It’s hard to believe it has been almost 25 years, and unfathomable to imagine being the city of New York andRead more
Of Course PIZZA!
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
It was good to find some tasty treats after the 911 Memorial visit…. It is such a beautiful day here!
Seeing the Lady!
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Got to see some sites in lower Manhattan and catch a view of Lady Liberty!
“In the Greatest City of the World”
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Alexander Hamilton is buried in NYC at Trinity Church (along with his wife Eliza and son Philip).
Elementary, my dear Watson
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
If you like good TV shows, you should watch Elementary (a modern take on Sherlock Holmes). This brownstone was in the TV show and Joey and Nikki love watching this show together.
Strawberry Fields Forever
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We took a one hour bike ride mostly around Central Park (although we were too busy panting to get up the hill to take any other pictures… Totally silly). But we did get to Strawberry Fields in honorRead more
Reflections on NYC Day 2!
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 61 °F
My oh my what a full day!
So thankful for my kiddos being such troopers with me in NYC !
Reflections on NYC day 2
May 19, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
So so so busy (and we almost missed our train coming and going into Manhattan), but many memories made! This brother/sister duo is hilarious, btw!
That’s what she said!
May 20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
Scranton, NY…. Home of “the Office” TV show and a nice Waffle House (where Joey had a breakfast cheese burger!)
No “that’s what she said” joke here…. Gotta keep it PG! (But I got toRead more
The Empire State Drive
May 20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F
It was great to get a early start out of Newark, say goodbye to the Manhattan skyline, and say hello to driving through parts of Pennsylvania and New York and ultimately landing in Ohio.
177 Years Ago
May 20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
The Women’s Rights Conference met in Seneca Falls, NY all of those years ago to draft a Declaration of Sentiments, appealing for rights for women, including the right to vote. Frederick Douglas wasRead more
Soaking it in!
May 20, 2025 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We had a blast going on the Maid of the Mist and getting up close and personal with Niagara Falls.
Next time over the edge in a barrel
May 20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
What an experience! So glad to take the boat ride.
The Falls from Above (Part 1)
May 20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Amazing to be able to walk along the American Falls and cross over a bridge to see Bridal Veil Falls from the top!
The Falls from Above (Part 2)
May 20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Looking down on Horseshoe Falls is breathtaking.
Finally finished the White Album
May 20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Wow, it feels like a lot of work to get through the White Album sometimes…. The good songs are also so good, but they’re not so good songs are hard to listen to (or maybe Joey and Chris aren’tRead more
Just Wingin’ It! (with the OG)
May 20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Loved the bbq chicken sauce at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo. This place started the Buffalo Wing fad back in the day!
TravelerIf you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere, it’s up to you, New York New York.