Day 7
Trip Start
Mar 13, 2007
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Trip End
Mar 25, 2007
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Monday, March 19, 2007
We woke up, had breakfast, and left for New York City. The temperature was warm than yesterday - 39F. You could tell it was warmer.
After we picked up our guide, Bruce Roberts, we went to St. Patrick's Cathedral. There were a lot of places to light candles to different saints. The Rose Window was colorful and it was super cool how it reflected the light.
We walked around 5th Avenue and saw the (outside) of the shops. Our group split it to two groups, evens and odds. The evens had the tour of the Rockefeller buildings while the odd group could do what ever they pleased. Then we switched.
The shoppers went shopping. Others when to 30 Rock observation deck. The elevator ride was about 3 minutes. It was about 70 stories. It was a birds-eye-view, but you could not see Ground Zero. We saw the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and Central Park.
For the shoppers, we went to shops of 5th Avenue and the Museum of Modern Art shop.
The tour of Rockefeller Center was great. There are 21 buildings that make up Rockefeller Center. The tour guide showed us Prometheus and Atlas. Prometheus brought fire to the earth and the gods were not happy so everyday they sent a big bird to peck out his liver. Atlas also angered the gods was made to hold up the Universe for eternity.
There was a lot of history with Rockefeller Center. We had a different guide for this tour. We learned a lot about the architecture and Art Deco artwork from our tour guide (whose name I can't remember). We could have spent more time but our schedule was tight. - Mr. Nish
After saying good bye to Mr. Roberts we drove to Pennsylvania to our hotel outside of Philadelphia.
Our dinner will be at Bob Evan's Restaurant.
Tomorrow we will be in Philadelphia.
Travel Bloggers: Conner and Kelcie
Comments
Wow!
Sounds like you guys had another incredible day! I can't even begin to imagine seeing the Empire State building, the Statue of Liberty, & Ellis Island all in one day. The shopping must have also been incredible. I'm so jealous!!! I have to be at school! That's ok though, because I know you guys are having fun for me.
Sean, Dad and I hope you are having a wonderful time. Be safe and stay warm. We miss you and love you!! Remember to listen and have fun!!
Keep up the good work 5-15!
Ms. Rae
Take Out?
Mahalo for another GREAT daily update! Off to Philadelphia already? Please e-mail us a two Philly Cheesesteaks ASAP!
Aloha!
Chris and Jarrett Kam
From Ariel
Thanks for the great pics-almost feels like it's snowing in Hawaii!! Keep warm and be safe... Hi to everybody! I miss everyone! The pictures are awesome!! Who took them?
Talk to you later! Ariel and Renee...
For Megan and Uncle Blane
Aloha Megan and Uncle Blane,
Looks like your having lots of fun! It still looks really cold. Enjoy Philadelphia we had fun when we were there.
Hope your doing okay on the bus Megan. Well take care and we'll see you soon!
Love ya, Uncle Eric, Auntie Lori, Dylen and Camden
p.s. your sister misses you lots! we do too!
Hello from Hawaii
At least the weather is warming up and you're headed for warmer ground. I hope you get a chance to do the 'Rocky Run' at Philly. Thanks for keeping such a wonderful update on your adventures.
Love,
Liane and Maya Viloria
From Ariel and Jenn
Hi everyody, reporting live from Oahu, here to bring you the coverage... Jennifer Bunch and Ariel Ushijima!! Today we had band but instead if that we listened to two Youth Outreach people speak.
Me and Ariel played Monopoly in the morning. We played for a short time. I had more money in the end. Toddles for now!!!!!!!!!