Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Day 110: New York City
September 13: Had a slow morning, then headed north to Bronx Zoo. Relaxing day, saw lots of animals, but must say that Sydney's Taronga Zoo is a million times better!
If I wasn't to compare however... I got to see big grizzly bears, polar bears, tigers, zebras, rhinos, elephants, deer, monkeys, baboons, apes, penguins, sea lions, eagles, frogs, you name it...
Not very busy at all, most likely because school has gone back and it's a weekday.
Weather has been sunny every day, with temps in the 70s and 80s (farenheit).
Caught up with a friend briefly, before heading into the theatre district to see the musical, Avenue Q. Very good! They use hand puppets (and do a good job of it) and the lyrics are hilarious. Later, bumped into Jacqui Greenfield (from Sydney) on the street, had a quick chat.
Lots of traffic and security round town at present... huge UN convention going on at the moment, and George Bush as well as other world leaders are staying in town. For example, Bush is staying at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Consequently all surrounding streets are closed off and there's secret service people for at least 3 blocks in all directions, if not more. A sight to see... and that's just for him... what about the others staying in town too... just imagine!
Had a realisation today: by this time next month I will be back in Sydney. Can't believe I've been travelling for over 4 1/2 months, it feels like three weeks...
scary thought... not sure if I'm ready to come home, but I am definitely making the most of my time and continuing to enjoy every minute of it!
Love to all those back home... most of whom are starting to admit they're missing me :-)
If I wasn't to compare however... I got to see big grizzly bears, polar bears, tigers, zebras, rhinos, elephants, deer, monkeys, baboons, apes, penguins, sea lions, eagles, frogs, you name it...
Not very busy at all, most likely because school has gone back and it's a weekday.
Weather has been sunny every day, with temps in the 70s and 80s (farenheit).
Caught up with a friend briefly, before heading into the theatre district to see the musical, Avenue Q. Very good! They use hand puppets (and do a good job of it) and the lyrics are hilarious. Later, bumped into Jacqui Greenfield (from Sydney) on the street, had a quick chat.
Lots of traffic and security round town at present... huge UN convention going on at the moment, and George Bush as well as other world leaders are staying in town. For example, Bush is staying at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Consequently all surrounding streets are closed off and there's secret service people for at least 3 blocks in all directions, if not more. A sight to see... and that's just for him... what about the others staying in town too... just imagine!
Had a realisation today: by this time next month I will be back in Sydney. Can't believe I've been travelling for over 4 1/2 months, it feels like three weeks...
scary thought... not sure if I'm ready to come home, but I am definitely making the most of my time and continuing to enjoy every minute of it!
Love to all those back home... most of whom are starting to admit they're missing me :-)
# posted by mishij @ 8:09 AM 
