Day 2 (pt 2) - NYC

From the train it was a straight shot up the subway to our hotel in Hell's Kitchen. We chose this spot for a few reasons - 1) close to Heather & Robbie's apartment, 2) close to Times Square & Central Park, both priorities for the boys, and 3) most importantly it's the only hotel I could find remotely within our budget that has rooms with 2 queen size beds - functional sleep is paramount for a happy Packers!

We checked in and promptly headed back out and up to Heather & Rob's apartment a few blocks away. I didn't realize it had been over 2 years since we had last seen them at their wedding. It's safe to say the boys have gotten a smidgen bigger since our last reunion. The boys also loved playing with their cats and bonus dog.

We headed up to Central Park with Heather & Rob and of course E made a beeline for the Central Park boulders while Holden scouted the nearest food truck. We meandered about the park and wound up at the bar at Tavern on the Green where we shared some drinks & apps before saying our goodbyes and hopping back on the subway to meet one of Nate's best beds from college, Jon & his family at their apartment in Soho.

Nate & Jon made the plan for us to meet there so they could watch the Copa America's Championship game. Argentina played Columbia and E sported his Messi jersey all day in preparation for the game. He did start getting a little nervous on the subway when he started getting unexpected - but good natured - attention from Columbian fans in their jerseys. He was relieved when they finally started walking in a different direction from us. There were LOADS of Columbian fans on the streets.

Jon's family welcomed us with open arms and we had a wonderful time catching up with them as the kids made fast friends. Jon also took us downstairs to his store's listening room which was a cool experience. It's a fully sound-proofed room that is slightly disorienting in its extreme quietness amidst the loudness of the city.

We finally headed home after 11p and we fulfilled Holden's NYC bucket list wish to ride in a NYC taxi cab.

Solid start to our first day in the city.Baca selengkapnya