Las Vegas, Washington and New York City
So after the world cup and a visit to Florida to stay with Stew and Caroline we headed back across the US to Las Vegas. Happy with an upgrade on arrival which meant we were in a room that was bigger than where we are currently living. Obviously we didn’t win or lose our fortune, not much gambling, more seeing the sights. Did all the major casinos, Caesar’s Palace was quite impressive as they bring the day inside. Loved Sarah’s tip about M’n’M world, ate more than our fair share. Loved going from Paris to Venice in a matter of minutes. Took a day trip to the Grand Canyon/Hoover Dam which were amazing sights.
From Vegas we continued to zig zag to the Capital. Walked what felt like a marathon all over the city from the hostel to Arlington Cemetery (JFK’s grave), to Iwo Jima to Lincoln Memorial to the White House, to Capital Hill and the Washington Monument at the end of the reflection pool. Went to another NBA game, which is entertainment plus, unfortunately no draw and over time for this game.
Then it was up to NYC for 6 days. We stayed uptown on Broadway a few block from Central Park where we spent most of our time. Did ground zero and walked across Brooklyn Bridge. Got lost in Little Italy and found an amazing little Italian restaurant that served the cast and crew of Donnie Brasco while they filmed around the corner, also George Bush picked up a heap of pizzas from there too after he visited ground zero and took them to the local fire houses. Lots of signed pictures of celebs on the walls. Went to the Seinfeld Restaurant, where Bryce ran into a family he had taken on a snow mobile tour in Whistler, quite bazaar. Picked up a $5 (meant to be $30) basketball from KMart and took it to a local court in a housing estate (high rise apartments). A couple of young boys came out of the local YMCA and asked if we wanted to play ½ court against them. 2 games best of 50 later and we were towelled up. In the picture you will see the boys, Bryce (not Foster) and Gelvis at the court.
By this stage we were ready to plant ourselves permanently for awhile.
So after the world cup and a visit to Florida to stay with Stew and Caroline we headed back across the US to Las Vegas. Happy with an upgrade on arrival which meant we were in a room that was bigger than where we are currently living. Obviously we didn’t win or lose our fortune, not much gambling, more seeing the sights. Did all the major casinos, Caesar’s Palace was quite impressive as they bring the day inside. Loved Sarah’s tip about M’n’M world, ate more than our fair share. Loved going from Paris to Venice in a matter of minutes. Took a day trip to the Grand Canyon/Hoover Dam which were amazing sights.
From Vegas we continued to zig zag to the Capital. Walked what felt like a marathon all over the city from the hostel to Arlington Cemetery (JFK’s grave), to Iwo Jima to Lincoln Memorial to the White House, to Capital Hill and the Washington Monument at the end of the reflection pool. Went to another NBA game, which is entertainment plus, unfortunately no draw and over time for this game.
Then it was up to NYC for 6 days. We stayed uptown on Broadway a few block from Central Park where we spent most of our time. Did ground zero and walked across Brooklyn Bridge. Got lost in Little Italy and found an amazing little Italian restaurant that served the cast and crew of Donnie Brasco while they filmed around the corner, also George Bush picked up a heap of pizzas from there too after he visited ground zero and took them to the local fire houses. Lots of signed pictures of celebs on the walls. Went to the Seinfeld Restaurant, where Bryce ran into a family he had taken on a snow mobile tour in Whistler, quite bazaar. Picked up a $5 (meant to be $30) basketball from KMart and took it to a local court in a housing estate (high rise apartments). A couple of young boys came out of the local YMCA and asked if we wanted to play ½ court against them. 2 games best of 50 later and we were towelled up. In the picture you will see the boys, Bryce (not Foster) and Gelvis at the court.
By this stage we were ready to plant ourselves permanently for awhile.
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