Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Sightseeing in Manhattan



We trained early this morning before heading off to the Staten Island Ferry with Perri & Jane. Once we had arrived in Manhattan we caught the subway to Grand Central Station.



We walked through Grand Central and then headed up to 5th Avenue.



The boys walked on the left side- which featured the NBA store whilst the girls dreamt about Tiffanys and other exlusive clothing and jewellery stores. Beth was no taking no chances with her foot and was pushed wherever possible. We learnt New York gutters are not wheelchair friendly!


I have to get some of the girls photos off their cameras and should do so soon.
We walked to Times Square and enjoyed looking at the theatre precinct and Broadway. M&M World was a big hit!! We could not have done all we did without Christa and Christina, two of the homestay swimmers from Wagner- thanks so much for all your help girls!



We then went to TGI Fridays, sat down, caught our breath and ate!! Good to get off the legs and enjoy some air conditioned comfort for a while.




We then rode in a NY cab back to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and caught the 2.30pm ferry and be collected at the end by our host families. We can fit a whole team in an elevator!!!
More soon..........



Quick sleep and then it was time for another training session in a beautiful 50m pool in New Jersey. Thanks to the Bayonne Clippers for letting us train tonight with you all. We are heading out now to a BBQ with all our host families.
More soon..........

And a stack of photos taken by all sorts: click here


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3 comments:

  1. McNamaraJuly 7, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Hi All,

    Thanks for all the well wishes it really meant alot. The operation was a great success and I am now home and being cared for by Nurse Malcolm. I have really enjoyed catching up on all the SP news and photos. You look like you are all having a wonderful time in NY. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

    Lots of love
    Jenny

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  2. John RobertsonJuly 7, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Ok Beth...don't you be dreaming about Mum or Dad pushing you around in Grandma's wheelchair!!!

    Luv Dad

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  3. crabbyJuly 7, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    WOW!!! What a great selection of photos. Thanks everybody. So many icons we only hear about in movies and you guys have now been there. Why does Cam have the biggest M&M bag?? Just home from Darwin which was 30 degrees to a lovely tropical 5 degrees in Melbourne. Enjoy the warmth while you can! Love Andy, Mike and Eileen xxx

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