The Visitor's Checklist

Ethan's sister and her friend Colleen drove down from Newport last weekend. We had a lot of fun with them and they gave new meaning to the term "whirlwind visit". We saw more in two days than most people see in two months! Here is our sightseeing list, along with some surprises we encountered along the way.

• Times Square--briefly. All you need to do is see it and go.


• Rockefeller Plaza


• 5th Avenue -- home of the fancy shops like Saks, Coach, Louis Vuitton....not to mention, American Girl Place.


• 6th Avenue Street Fair---The entire street from 50th to Central Park(59th) was closed to traffic. There were fake purses, sunglasses, bedsheets galore! Yes, 600 count sheets for $20. It wasn't exactly the Fremont Fair, but Erin found a cute purse for $23. :)

• H&M--- a trip to NYC isn't complete unless you go to this store. (at least if you are from Seattle, where we don't have an H & M yet).

• Dylan's Candy Bar---candy heaven, they have cupcakes too!

• Central Park
• St. Patricks Cathedral

• Brooklyn Bridge---we walked across, saw a couple get engaged, and saw a huge motorcade of Harley's and other motorcycles cross the bridge. All car traffic was stopped to let the 100+ bikes through, it was pretty cool to watch.

• Little Italy---another street festival going on, lots of food and carnival games. We ate pizza at Lombardis. We also found a young designers market which had lots of handmade crafts: jewelry, hats, clothes, purses. Erin found another nice purse here. :) I will definately be going back to get a necklace or winter hat.

• Broadway --- Erin bought tickets to 'Hairspray' and went to a Saturday matinee. It was very entertaining and Ethan even liked it. And he was the one who wouldn't go see the movie with me. :) Jerry Mathers (The Beav), Lance Bass (N Sync) and Ashley Parker Angel (O-Town: Making the Band), Tevin Campbell (90's r&b singer, Round and Round was his big hit) were all in the show.

• Union Square--- We had some good Mexican food and margaritas at Los Dos Molinos. We went to the Olives bar at the W Hotel down the street and for a second felt rich. :)

• Grand Central Station

As you can see, we had a full weekend but we had a great time and got a lot of exercise! :) Thanks to Erin for making the trek down to see us!