The Staff Association Bus Trip to New York was great.. only three and a half hours up, generous snacks included! The hardest part was getting up really early, though its just as dark at 5:30 as it is at 6:30, so there's no noticeable difference ... dark is dark!
Bagels and lox for lunch, holiday crowds at Rockefeller Center, catching Mass at St. Pat's, walking 5th Avenue, and Central Park...it was cold! We saved enough time before catching the bus home to step inside the home of the Letterman Show (Ed Sullivan Theatre), be overwhelmed by the lights on Broadway and enjoy two pints at the Pig and Whistle. As good as the pint was, what I really loved was overhearing the Italian commentary from the Stealers fan sitting at the bar. Warned that the bus leaves at 7PM sharp, with or without you, we grabbed a couple of slices of pizza for the trip home. Thanks to those who organized the trip and to John our driver who gave us a great ride up and back!
