Last Christmas, two girlfriends and I took a fabulous trip to The Big Apple. Each of us brought our oldest daughter with us. It was one of the most fun trips I have ever been on! You name it...we did it. Both of the girls who I went with are Type A, which worked out really well for me. All I had to do was show up. They had read books for tourists, planned the itinerary, made our lunch and dinner reservations months in advance, and purchased out tickets for the Broadway Shows. When I tell you that I did nothing except shop prior to our trip, that is the honest truth. It was awesome! I highly recommend traveling with Type A friends!
The first night we were there, we saw The Rockettes. It was phenomenal and I left teary-eyed. They put on a performance of The Nativity that left me breathless. Live donkeys, camels, sheep. Absolutely beautiful and completely unexpected. On our second night, we were able to see "Mary Poppins", which was just as incredible, especially when Mary Poppins flew into the air with her umbrella. I was elated! How do they do that? I just loved it. I sang "Just a Spoon Full of Sugar" in my sleep! I was elated AAA seemed unimpressed. I assumed it was because she was just worn out. We walked all over the city and even I was exhausted. On our third night, we were able to see "The Little Mermaid" on its debut weekend. It was thrilling...the colors, the lights, the music, the audience participation. I want to go back! To this day I can't hear "Under the Sea" without breaking it down. And I get chills when I hear, "Kiss the Girl." (And I want a pet lobster named Sebastian!) During intermission, one of my friends leaned over and asked AAA if she liked it, she yawned and replied flatly , "I just don't really like shows with music in them."
Oh no she ditt -in!
I was speechless. Still am. I don't know what to say. I guess I could say I appreciate her honesty. But that would be a lie. All I can really think of to say is that I am glad there was a three story McDonalds in New York City or the trip to the Big Apple would have been a complete waste on AAA!
Have a great day!
Thanking God today for memories made!
2 comments:
I went last year in Dec. It was so exciting to be there during the holidays!
I'm begging Joe to take us back this year...I would LOVE to go next month!
We'll see!!(:
My grandparents live 45 minutes from "The City" and I have so many cherished memories from our family trips up there.
Mom is taking Lauren and I the weekend before Thanksgiving. We'll have to trade notes on our plans so far and what you guys did last year!
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