NY in 1 day

Michael J. Schoen · **Voice Talent** Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 198

In Philly -- take the family for a walk in society hill -- which adjoins Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
It's a splendid walking tour in the east end of town.
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In NY, I agree with the Toys R Us suggestion as well as FAO Schwartz and Virgin records is great -- but just a bigger version of what you have at home.
A walk down Bleecker street is very interesting -- but if you don't have a lot of time -- and you don't just a walk down Broadway is amazing.
You've seen it on TV a million times -- now there it will be in front of your eyes!
5th avenue shopping district is also amazing and Rockefeller Center all in close proximity.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral all dressed up for the Pope's visit.

Dave DeAndrea · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008, 00:29 (GMT) Post subject: Back from Vacation

Hey all... thanks again for all your helpful suggestions! We had a great time on the East Coast. The day in NY, we ended up doing one of the double decker bus tours which allowed up to hop off and on and see just about everything we wanted to. Highlights for us (although there are really FAR too many mention) were lunch in Central Park (I had no idea it was so beautiful), taking the Staten Island Ferry to see Lady Liberty, the NBC Studios store (too much fun stuff to buy... snagged a Mr. Bill keychain and a "More Cowbell" folder among other items), and our first NY taxi ride... see the cab driver picture below.

Other highlights of the trip:

Washington DC- WWII Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Museums, the Zoo.

Williamsburg/Jamestown - Such a rich sense of history... fun and educational.

Busch Gardens - witnessing my 11 year old daughter and my wife "DEFY THE 5" big rides... too scary for me. Smile

Philly - Liberty Bell, Philly Steak Sandwhich, running up the "Rocky" stairs (personal favorite... what can I say...it's an Italian thing).

Personal - Meeting an Aunt in Jersey whom I've never met and meeting with Lisa Leonard (a wonderful voice talent who showed us around Philly). Canadian Geese everywhere... don't see those too often here on the Southern Oregon Coast.

I've attached a few photos for those interested.

Jacob Ekstroem · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Jul 2007 Posts: 721

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That Tai Shan? He's so adorable. Had him as desktop wallpaper for a year. The other pictures are really great too.

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008, 00:40 (GMT) Post subject:

Oooo! I love the picture of your boy with the statue! That is beautiful! My son thought it was cool.

Dave DeAndrea · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008, 01:28 (GMT) Post subject:

Claire Dodin · **Voice Talent** Joined: 16 Aug 2005 Posts: 400

I'm glad you've had a great time! The pictures are great!

Caryn Clark · **Voice Talent** Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 1000

Bummer you didn't get into the Cash Cab... that could've totally been the highlight of the trip! Smile

I love that pic of your little boy. Adorable.

Allison Scussel · **Voice Talent** Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 928

Awesome pix Dave! Thanks for sharing them. Glad you had a great time on the East Coast. Amazing you don't see Canadian Geese too frequently. All they do is crap on our cars. Wink

Actually, north of the border, they're called Canada Geese. We Americans got it all wrong.

ITA Love the pic of your son and also the one of the Statue of Liberty.
Great camera!

TTYL Ally

Diane Havens · **Voice Talent** Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 1281

So glad you enjoyed your extensive tour of the east coast -- now, take a vacation, will you?

(Seriously, we who live here take so much of the beauty, culture, energy, wonder and excitement of our environs for granted. The east coast does indeed rock!)

Matt Cowlrick · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 115

Great pics Dave! This is such a great thread as I am going to New York for 4 days in August, and there is some really valuable advice here.

Scott Pollak · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008, 02:22 (GMT) Post subject:

GREAT pics, Dave (but now I have to buy a larger monitor to view them!). Glad you guys had such a rockin' trip.

JC Haze · **Voice Talent** Joined: 10 Aug 2007 Posts: 86

Hey Dave,
AMAZING pictures. In addition to being a talented VO, you've got a future in photography.
Can you do my 20th wedding anniversary??!!!(LOL) Laughing