Hardcore Tourist

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On Friday I visited the Empire State Building, Empire State Building Skyride, Madison Square Gardens and Madame Tussauds NY. I was determined to get my money's worth for the NY Pass. My goodness did my legs pay for it!

At the Empire State Building you can opt to get a recorded audio presentation whilst at the observation deck. It was great! There were different numbered posts on the oberservation deck and the voice on the radio explained all the history behind landmarks in that area. Although Empire State Building isn't the tallest in NY, it's very impressive for something that was built in the 1930's!

The Skyride was like virtual tour of NY. It's a ride similar to the Motion Master at Rainbows End.

Madison Square Gardens and Madame Tussauds was fun times! I made lots of famous friends at Madame Tussauds, and expanded my networks.... Hehehe

After meeting up with Valerie after work we had dinner at a real American restaurant called Appleby's. It's like Denny's but more flash - the service was great. After dinner we headed into China Town for some comedy and live music at Tea Bag. On the way we passed by Little Italy. Unfortunately I didn't have time to tour around, but there will be a next time!

Afterward I went to a Nigerian Party in Brooklyn with my cousin. That was a very interesting experience....

Now that I've got America down pat, it's time to tackle London!

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Photos

Empire State Building
Was rather windy...

Where it all happens
Outside Madison Square Gardens

Fancy a bit of Entertainment?
This theatre holds 5,600 ppl inside Madison Square.

Sports Arena
This is where Basket Ball & Ice Hockey is played. The Ice is actually beneath the basketball court!

Famous Friends
Whoopi & Me just chilling...

New business partner
I was discussing the possibility of a new line of toupe's with Donald.

American feed
Stacy, Jared, Valerie & Myself at Applebys.

Jamin'
Valerie playing her song at her apartment.

Party
Me & my cousin Chioma at a Naija party.

Comments

[The Big Boss]

What is a blog??!!
Big boss had to ask his clever wife....."why does Jennie keep asking me to check out her blog? What's a blog?!" ....... so sad when you have to educate these males! Hi Jennie, hope that you are having the time of your life on your trip! Michael says, make sure you don't do any hitch hiking and make sure you find a nice young man to bring back to NZ. We will keep reading this page with interest! See ya, Glenda and Michael.

[Aunty Brenda]

Hi!
Glad you are having a happy time. See you tomorrow!