La Guardia

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Katherine here--We knew we were in trouble when Phil asked what shape we were in when we arrived at 11:30pm in the La Guardia airport. Something told us we weren't headed straight home. True to his character, he had a plan...and a 16 ounce cup of coffee right before we arrived. He took us onto the Triborough Bridge to Manhattan starting in Spanish Harlem and turned onto Park Avenue. We drove all the way to Broadway to see the best place to be on a Friday in the middle of the night...Times Square. At about Broadway and 45th he told us to get out of the car and walk down Broadway to 42nd and cut across to Eighth where he would meet us. All of this at a little after midnight and right off the plane, mind you. In a place that's brighter at 1am than during the day we passed by food vendors, knock off purse sellers, and few 24 hour Starbucks. After seeing our fair share of watch sellers and sketch artists, we arrived at Eighth, we found Phil and got back in the car to make our way to Madison Avenue. He also showed us Yankee Stadium on the way to Stamford where we finally arrived at 2am. We all stayed up talking in the kitchen until 3 when the adults went to sleep, but David and I stayed up with Steven and Brie until around 4am. This is going to be fun.

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Photos

Times Square
Looking up broadway. We couldn't believe how many people were out after midnight. Ahhhh, the city that never sleeps.

We're still alive
Picture captured moments after Phil pushed us out of his car!

Look Sarah, our favorite show!
Good thing there isn't a billboard for One Tree Hill too or I'd never leave.

Comments

[Aunt Lori]

Caffeine needed!
Yes Katt ~ you will need to either learn to love coffee, or find you a cola!! Sounds like you guys are off to a roaring start to your adventure! Your mom and dad are going to sleep for at least a week when you get back.. us old folks can't handle that kind of action 24/7.. lol...

[West Coast Wowaks]

Never sleeps?
Kat-West Coast Phil here. Why is there a police car in one of your photos? Did you neglect to add all activities to your post? If you need bail money at any time during your trip-call. Hey guys- I love Times Square! I love everything about NYC-there is so much energy! I'm so glad Phil immersed you immediately into the pulse of NYC; sounds like my kind of guy. Keep posting as you know us computer nerds (we know who we are ) will continue to read up on the travel blog-not to be confused with the b-log! xo Chris

[beescowbunch]

Hi computer nerds
Yes, there are police everywhere! The city is a great place to visit! We've only been here 24 hours and have already seen so much. It's great to be here with a local! Talk to you soon. xoxo, Ann

[beescowbunch]

Already need rest
Hi Lori! We're going to stick around Phil and Mary's tomorrow (Sunday)... gotta pace ourselves. :) xoxoxo, Ann

[Sally]

Good morning!
It's Sunday morning.......sounds like your trip is going super so far! The pictures are great.......keep them coming. Love, Sally

[Sar-Bear]

What is life without a little melodrama delivered on TV?
Katherine: It's like I'm looking at my hidden shame and obsession on a 40 foot billboard, broadcast for the world to see! Oh, wait... I am. :)