http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , New York , New York , Manhattan en-us Mon, 09 Nov 09 05:29:06 +0000 Mon, 09 Nov 09 05:29:06 +0000 Eu no entendo de jazz. Eu no entendo de msica. S sei quando gosto de algo. E gostei MUITO da apresentao de Whynton Marsalis e seu quinteto alm da sua orquestra. Ele considerado um dos melhores se no o melhor msico de jazz do mundo. Tambm dirige o Rose Theatre a casa do jazz em NY ligada ao maravilhoso Lincoln Center o mais importante complexo teatral da cidade.Cheguei l j http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-451283.html Although we once thought of moving to Manhattan for a year we have now completely reconsidered and are very content with that decision. For the time we stayed however it was an adventure. The first day we walked all around the city from West 50th through Greenwich village down to ground zero which is surrounded by construction barrier and scaffolding. While there we discovered a small chur http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-450946.html Brace yourselves .... the Halloween Special has arrived New York is awash with the stench of rotting pumpkin and candy. I'll let the pictures do the talking but suffice to say there's been a loooong leadup to a washed out grand finale. A few points of interest along the way We carved our first pumpkin last weekend. A swarm of fruit flies made it their home within a day. As virgin Halloween http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-449949.html New Yooooooooork the end of our beautiful and looooong trip to America.We'll come backNova Iorqueeeeeee o fim da nossas frias nos Estados UnidosVoltaremos http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-449285.html After our breakfast bagel muffin and an orange we took the subway downtown. Ground zero was our first destination the space of ground was huge and so were the surrounding sky scrappers and the new plans our outrageously big Walking to Battery park we passed Wall st and 'the bull' surrounded by Japanese tourists with technologically superior camera's Got on the Liberty ferry which was co http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-448383.html Booked into our hostel then went straight to Madison square garden to watch the Knicks Game was TIGHT but the Knicks won 108103. Cheerleaders were good and 'half time heave' dunk a half way line ball and win 1000 bucks. After we went for beers and nachos. The next day we headed to central and went to Macys after we went to the Empire state building and let's just say I had sweaty hands I http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-448369.html Life in New York is a living fantasy. You literally weave in and out of alternate worlds as movie sets spring up en route. Yesterday after meandering through the heady aroma hot apple cider in Madison Square Park's Fall Festival I was denied access to a street crossing. The hoard of burly blackclad men sporting secretservice headsets should've tipped me off but I was still in pumpkin spiced l http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-447861.html Text coming soon http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-447225.html Text coming soon http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-447218.html Entry coming soon http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-447214.html Since our first blog documenting our EgyptItaly trip was an overwhelming success by all critics we thought we'd continue on and do one for our trip to NY and Washington DC with Melissa's mom and dad.The trip got off to a bit of a slow start with a combination of an early snow storm and Air Canada computer problems delaying our original flight to Ottawa by about 5 hours. On the plus side it di http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-446982.html more photos http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-446403.html We awoke on Thursday morning later and packed up to check out of our first hotel. We left our luggage with the hotel and had some breakfast at a fab deli. Pancakes and maple syrupWe then headed along to the Waldorf Astoria to see if there was any chance of an early checkin. The Waldorf is so grand and busy. We went to the reception and the gentleman took our names he said oh you've be http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-446388.html Ansiedade. Passado. Presente. Futuro. Dvida. Solido. Tristeza. Saudade. Recordaes. Alegria. Etrusca. Perugia. Sonhos. Saraus. Poesia. Violino. Velas. Frustrao. Brasil. Itlia. Estados Unidos. New York. Ann Arbor. Detroit. Michigan. 1993. Novembro. 1994. Janeiro 2007. Novembro. Dezembro. 2009. Outubro. Desencontro. Beijo. Mos. Abrao. Olhares. Encontro. Gubbio. Umbria. So Paulo. Cartas. Te http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-446190.html Just 7 days to purchase at the best prices this Fall Save up to 51 on Mary PoppinsMust purchase by October 23 For all performances Orchestra tickets 75 Reg. 121.50 Save 46.50 Front Mezz tickets 70 Reg. 121.50 Save 51.50 Mid Mezz tickets 50 Reg. 86.50 Save 36.50 Rear MezzBalcony tickets 40 Reg. 61.50 http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-445908.html Hi everyone. As I mentioned our shaft repair went very well. The guys at Tarrytown Marina were great. We left there and headed for the 79th St. Boat Basinwhere we picked up a mooring. Our plan is to leave here and make an outside hop all the way to the Chesapeake weather permitting of course. One small glitch we discovered an exhaust fitting was leaking so we are once again living in the e http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-445841.html In Hotel Belleclaire reached here around 5pm in evening. Took the Key of our reserved room at reception counter and moved towards second floor where our room sited. After bath dressed him and moved to closest street region. Neat and Clean road was their street made nice atmosphere. Hungry man always wants fast food just like us secondly both of them young youth so wanted fast food that evening http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-445377.html So day 7 already The difference of staying with a new yorker rather than in a backpackers is as i am finding out a strange feeling of being a 'new' new yorker. Am i making sense I am certainly following the tourist trail by day and taking in the sights and sounds as all visitors do. But i am also finding myself doing normal everyday things like dropping of laundry watching truly awful http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-445236.html httpwww.youtube.comwatchvF6xFFksxnOkThis is some nice footage. I like the way they have Times Square just for foottraffic. With the stage ready to go. I'll go to see Memphis on November 3rd. then stay at the Chelsea Spot Hostel on 30th St. The next morning I'll walk to Penn Station and go to JFK. Flying to Madrid and beyond for 3 weeks. Stay tuned.Memphis is new to Broadway but it so http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-444947.html Up early to return the rental car... and head to City Hall to get our marriage licence.Wed been prewarned to arrive early as it can be busy.We hailed a taxi down to the Financial District and found City Hall. We went in and were confronted with a big reception desk and a bloke who asks why you are there. He then pushes a button and gives you a specific ticket then tells you to wait in line. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/New-York/New-York/Manhattan/blog-444921.html