I was the real sightseer today I saw some of the traditional New York sites. I took the subway down to the ferry landing and did the Statue of Liberty tour. It's pretty good close up got some good photos. I didn't take the audio tour, I just walked around the island for about 1/2 hr then went on to Ellis Island. I didn't do the audio tour here either. Tried to look for names but you can only search for names of people that actually came through the island. Had...

Had a Gospel tour today in Brooklyn. We met at times square and then had to travel by subway out to Brooklyn. First time on subway but we were in a group so was ok. Arrived in Brooklyn then had to walk to the church. Walked in and they were singing a gospel song. Was amazing, great sound and the reaction of the people, they get right into it. Then the reverend started talking and their was a lot of amens and praise the lords. Then everyone had to hold hands and ...

Had the Real Bronx tour today. This tour was a bus tour into the Bronx to learn some history and see Yankee Stadium. After tour I walked from near Times Square down past 1st street and 1st avenue. Times square is 51st and 7th avenue. I walked about 2.5 hours looking at different neighborhoods along the way. Went into Macy's, there was a 1 day sale on and it was like a stocktake sale so I didn't stay long. Walked down past the Flat Iron and then into the East Vi...

Woke up about 6am this morning and feel much better. Weather is also good today and quite warm with sun out. No tours tour today just going to spend time on the hop on hop off us. Started with uptown tour, got off at St Marks cathedral which is huge. Tried to light a candle for Grandma and Grandad but they didn't seem to have any available. Next walked to Toms Restaurant which is the diner used on Seinfeld (well the outside anyway). Had a brunch in there eggs,...

Well I am sick, woke up this morning and feel pretty bad, cough and cold like symptoms. Weather is overcast and muggy again. Got up and ready and left to get hop on tickets and then head down to City Hall park for my Where it all began your. Did the tour it was pretty good saw some good buildings and learnt a bit of the history of the city. After the tour I looked around the area a bit more then got back on the hop on bus. Felt really bad and no energy so dec...