More Fun with Trudy, Helen and Connie

Our first stop today just had to be the seaport. We told the ladies to catch the downtown bus - the M15 down Second Ave. Their hotel is about 20 blocks north of here. Connie called to let us know they were leaving and would meet us downtown. John and I wound up lollygagging (if that is a word) so long that when we got on the bus ourselves -- there were our three ladies!


Since arriving in the city Trudy has expressed over and over that she wants to eat a hotdog on the street. We have a Famous Nathan's Hotdog shop in the seaport. Trudy got her hot dog but not from the street. However, she has vowed to get one before they leave tomorrow! This is one determined lady.


Connie and John are like two peas in a pod. They were talking about where Rockefeller Center is located. Then they simultaneously each pulled out a map. After comparing maps they decided maybe John's had more detail. Next came an in depth discussion of street names and locations.


Trudy was not at all interested in my iPhone or what it can do. But when I told her there was a note from her daughter, Joanna she whipped out her eyeglasses and was so very ready to take a look.


Left to right - Helen, Connie, Trudy. They all look great!


We did lots of reminiscing, story telling and laughing.


Trudy and Helen seemed to enjoy the view they had of the Brooklyn Bridge.


The Seaport is a favorite visiting spot for out of town visitors. There was a group of young people near us posing for photos. The kids got the idea to try jumping in the air and having their photo taken. Helen decided to try the same and asked me to take her photo. Her enthusiasm definitely matched that of the kids. However, her distance from the floor was not quite as high as theirs.


As Connie was busy snapping photos John was taking shots of her. He had the camera in his lap so these results are definitely not posed.


This photo is included only because I think Connie is really pretty.


This is a visit to Ground Zero.


Also at Ground Zero.


Our last tourist spot to visit was Rockefeller Center. This is a great photo of Helen. I cannot take the credit. John took it.
:-)


Also at Rockefeller Center.


Connie and Helen walked straight to the end of the walking corridor to take a look at Rockefeller Center. Where is Trudy, you may ask? Well, she seems to have a little difficulty passing shop windows without taking a peek.


This shop window really sealed the deal. Trudy is a retired French teacher. The window she is perusing belongs to a shop that has all things French.


Trudy finally made it down to the others. The art deco statue is part of the plaza decor.


This is a photo that shows our typical group activity. Everyone takes photos of everyone else all at the same time. We generally wind up laughing at each other ( a whole lot).


Here is a heavy discussion about where shall we eat. Trudy said she wanted a deli sandwich. Once again we went to my iPhone to find all restaurants and deli shops nearby. Found one less than a block away and proceeded there.


We went to the deli. Each of us found something to eat. There were both hot and cold sandwiches as well as hot vegetables and meats. Everyone found something they wanted -- except for Trudy! She bought bags of different flavored chips and a bottle of water. It is so much fun to hang out with these ladies.


A daytime view of the Empire State from our garden. Trudy was delighted to have her photo snapped with this famous landmark. Can you tell?

This is a photo of the top of the Chrysler Building at night. We took it from the front porch of our apartment building. I had promised to show the building to Trudy before she left. This photo helps me keep my promise (I hope).