New York!

 Our first look at the New York Skyline!

 We came in through the Lincoln tunnel, just like Buddy the Elf!

 This was the fun group of girls I got to chaperon.  They were actually really good.  They even trusted me to take them on the subway, and they didn't refuse to go with me any more when I took them to the New York Courthouse to use the bathroom.  We had to take off all our bags, belts and jackets so they could be searched, PLUS the guy that was in front of us in line got cuffed and led away right before our eyes!

 The Brooklyn Bridge was INCREDIBLE.  So much more massive than I expected.  Tons of people walking over it and hardly any of them spoke English. 

Fun view of the Manhattan Skyline from the Brooklyn Bridge

 The New York subway.  Not nearly as scary as I remember, but we did see a beggar that freaked Krislee out.

 Times Square.  Crazy, crazy busy.  I would hate to be there at New Years.  Krislee's favorite store here was the Disney Store, of course.

 We had to snap a picture of all the garbage that collects during a day.  Piles and Piles all along the street every night.

 Ok,  Us crazies who watch QVC at Christmas time know how they love to sell Juniors cheesecake.  They make it look so good, so we had to try some while in New York and it was DELICIOUS!

 Lady Liberty.  Unfortunately we only got to drive around her on the boat.  We stopped at Ellis Island where me, Krislee and one of my other girls go left.  We totally missed the ferry the rest of the 150 maryville people got on.  I was being a Howard and waiting until the last minute.  Oh well.  I was reminded of why I didn't mind leaving New York.  The ferry guy was totally New York rude to us. 

 I finally got to see a Broadway show and now I am completely hooked!  More expensive than a movie ($126)  but oh wow.  It was INCREDIBLE  the way they built the seats everyone has a clear shot with now heads in way.

 The set was incredible and the cast was amazing.  I am ready to see it again.

 Carnegie Hall the reason why we came.  Unfortunately you can take no pictures inside.  This is the poster that was outside.  Oh.  I will have to find my close up.  Maryville is listing on there.

 Too bad they are doing a major reconstruction.  Scaffolding Everywhere!

This is after the performance and the did fabulous!  She was all smiles.  The Orchestra that went before was good, but when they set up for Maryville they kept bringing out stacks and stacks of chairs.  They barely fit on the Carnegie Stage. It looked so neat.  We are getting a picture of that from the festival.  I can't wait to see it!