Times Square Is Not a Square

We took a bite out of the big apple! Contrary to many negative views about people in New York, they are actually very friendly, and straightforward. But that's OK by me. "Say what you mean and mean what you say," I like to say. There is one thing I just don't get: Time's Square. It's not a square! It's like a triangle. Why do they call it a square?

9/11: We Will Never Forget

Today was a tough day. We went to the 9/11 Memorial at the World Trade Center site. There is still more to be done before the memorial and museum are finished. One cool thing is that the creators are inviting family and friends of those killed to participate in the memorial exhibition by recording remeberances and sending pics, videos, etc. It's going to be a pretty amazing place when it's finished. This was one stop we knew we had to make. It was good to give a little time to this.

Go Yankees!

We went to Yankee stadium yesterday and watched the Yanks beat the Rangers 5-2. It was pretty amazing to be there with the fans--they're so excited about their team--and be with them when the Yankee's won. Great way to cap off our New York trip!

Central Park: Something For Everyone

This place is so huge, it's like a city of it's own. We took a walking tour, went to the zoo, and ice skated. I also found out that there is a 2.5 acre area called Strawberry Fields, which is named after the Beatles' famed "Strawberry Fields Forever" song and was created after John Lennon's death in 1980 because he was a longtime beloved resident of New York. It's pretty cool.

The ladies enjoyed the carriage ride, and the beautiful gardens and romantic bridges (especially Bow Bridge), and other crap like that. I have to admit that Bow Bridge is actually kind of cool because it is made of cast iron and the name comes from it's resemblance to an archer's bow. At least that makes it seem a little more manly. Donkey and I most enjoyed the Belvedere Castle. And a little tidbit of info you might be interested in: anytime you hear a weather report for Cental Park, the data is taken straight from the weather station at Belvedere Castle. Sorry, but I couldn't tell if it was a Davis weather station. Anytime I see a castle, it reminds me of the first time we met Fiona and Dragon--and how incredible we were at rescuing them and being awesome heros. Yep, that's me. A handsome hero who works with an ass.

Swamp in the Sunshine State

I can see why they call Florida the Sunshine state. You want warm weather, water, and a general sense of fun and relaxation, you go to Florida. There are some pretty amazing things here: the Kennedy Space Center (my God, it's full of stars!), Disney World, Ernest Hemingway's old diggs (Prose is architecture...), jet tours (I think I ate a bug), dolphin tours (lunch?), state parks, trails, alligator farms (yeah!) and pirate cruises (arrr matey!). Of all the amazing things to do in Florida, Fiona and I have agreed that our favorite is the swamp. We feel right at home there! Donkey and Dragon are a little more adventurous--they are in love with the jet tours. Dragon is just happy to hitch a ride with someone else for a change. And Donkey's happy when Dragon's happy. Ahhhhh, true love.