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HOLIDAY ROADTRIP 2007
On December 27, 2007, we departed on a roadtrip that took us to New York City (to see the lights and windows and to visit Phil's parents), Windham Mountain in the Catskills (for snow tubing), Philadelphia (to see the city) and Hockessin, Delaware (to visit Phil's sister Suzie and her family and to spend New Year's Eve with them).
Our adventures are chronicled below. But we'll start with two photos from probably the day that was the most fun - December 29 - the snow tubing day.
Our adventures are chronicled below. But we'll start with two photos from probably the day that was the most fun - December 29 - the snow tubing day.
ON THE ROAD TO NEW YORK
More photos from our Winter 2007 roadtrip. These are from the two day trip from our home to Phil's parents home in Floral Park, NY.
Getting Lulu settled for the trip (December 27)
Starting out on Day 2, from Emporia, VA. (December 28)
Photos from inside the minivan on Day 2. (December 28)
Photos from the road Day 2. (December 28)
Passing through Richmond, VA
A dream finally realized: trailing MJ on the break!
New Jersey from the Outerbridge and crossing the Outerbridge from New Jersey into Staten Island, NY.
Lulu arrives in Staten Island
Stuck in traffic and scenes from the road on I-278 in Staten Island.
The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (the first photo is of Staten Island from the bridge/the last is of Lulu arriving in Coney Island, Brooklyn).
Coney Island
We were all hungry by the time we crossed the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn, so we stopped for a hot dog at the world famous, original Nathan's in Coney Island. (Immortilized in the Drifter's song, Under The Boardwalk: "From the park you can hear the sound of the carousel, you can almost taste the hot dogs and french fries they sell, under the boardwalk, down by the sea...") We also stopped to see the world famous Cyclone - one of the few remaining wood rollercoasters in America.
Getting Lulu settled for the trip (December 27)
Starting out on Day 2, from Emporia, VA. (December 28)
Photos from inside the minivan on Day 2. (December 28)
Photos from the road Day 2. (December 28)
Passing through Richmond, VA
A dream finally realized: trailing MJ on the break!
New Jersey from the Outerbridge and crossing the Outerbridge from New Jersey into Staten Island, NY.
Lulu arrives in Staten Island
Stuck in traffic and scenes from the road on I-278 in Staten Island.
The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (the first photo is of Staten Island from the bridge/the last is of Lulu arriving in Coney Island, Brooklyn).
Coney Island
We were all hungry by the time we crossed the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge into Brooklyn, so we stopped for a hot dog at the world famous, original Nathan's in Coney Island. (Immortilized in the Drifter's song, Under The Boardwalk: "From the park you can hear the sound of the carousel, you can almost taste the hot dogs and french fries they sell, under the boardwalk, down by the sea...") We also stopped to see the world famous Cyclone - one of the few remaining wood rollercoasters in America.
THE WINDOWS AND THE TREE
On the evening of December 28 we travelled into Manhattan to take in the sites of the city during the holidays. The original plan had us skating at Rockefeller Center. Unfortunately, the line was several hours long and then it started to rain.
Taking photos on the streets of New York is always challenging because of the number of people who can walk right into you focul point. This issue gets worse during the Christmas season. I bring the to your attention since many of the photos contain persons that I do not know. I did my best to keep this down to a minimu, but...
Here are the photos from that outting:
Waiting for the "V" train at the 23rd Street/Ely Avenue station in Long Island City, Queens.
THE WINDOWS AT MACY'S ON 34TH STREET
More photos of Macy's windows 2007.
THE WINDOWS AT LORD & TAYLOR ON 5TH AVENUE
More photos of Lord & Taylor's windows 2007.
MISCELLANEOUS
The decorations at Herald Square (across from Macy's).
One of the lions in front of the New York Public Library on 5th Avenue.
THE WINDOWS AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE ON 5TH AVENUE
Saks also had a snowflake light show which was synchronized to Christmas music. It was best seen from across 5th Avenue. Here are a few photos:
More photos of Saks Fifth Avenue's windows 2007.
ROCKEFELLER CENTER
More info on the Rockefeller Center Tree.
Taking photos on the streets of New York is always challenging because of the number of people who can walk right into you focul point. This issue gets worse during the Christmas season. I bring the to your attention since many of the photos contain persons that I do not know. I did my best to keep this down to a minimu, but...
Here are the photos from that outting:
Waiting for the "V" train at the 23rd Street/Ely Avenue station in Long Island City, Queens.THE WINDOWS AT MACY'S ON 34TH STREET
More photos of Macy's windows 2007.THE WINDOWS AT LORD & TAYLOR ON 5TH AVENUE
More photos of Lord & Taylor's windows 2007.MISCELLANEOUS
The decorations at Herald Square (across from Macy's).
One of the lions in front of the New York Public Library on 5th Avenue.THE WINDOWS AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE ON 5TH AVENUE
Saks also had a snowflake light show which was synchronized to Christmas music. It was best seen from across 5th Avenue. Here are a few photos:
More photos of Saks Fifth Avenue's windows 2007.ROCKEFELLER CENTER
More info on the Rockefeller Center Tree.
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