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This will eventually be a blog post with some photos, but no time for that this morning.

New York City - Day One, September 8, 2013
My first stop today was the grave of my 7th great grandfather in Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania. He died just short of his 75th birthday in 1775.
The drive to New Jersey then began. I know there are those who drive over the speed limit, but really! They don't even slow down for work zones. I am not one for freeways to begin with. It was also a very rough ride.
I stopped for my ticket at the New Jersey Turnpike and thought I had it made. Suddenly signs appeared - one said north and one said south. My mind doesn't work that fast!! Of course, I chose wrong and ended up at MetLife Stadium as fans were showing up for the football game! Surprisingly, there were enough streets to get around it.
Back on track and then road construction with traffic down to one lane for awhile.
The tour hosts were greeting people at the entrance of the Liberty Marina and RV Park and assigning sites. I find it so interesting how often I am told they are parking me near the bath house - I never set foot in them. Basically, this is a parking lot. I have the back of a fifth wheel no more than 4 feet from my dinette window! Some are already complaining of the low voltage. Mine was 113 when I hooked up. I later plugged in my autoformer which boosts the voltage - now 123. Needed the air conditioner!!
There is a casual restaurant on the property where we had our orientation and an early dinner included with the tour. And a small glimpse of the Statue of Liberty.
The bus picked us up at 5 with the walk-on guide. I will be so tired of listening to her before this is over as she stumbles over what she wants to say, repeats herself, complains, etc.
We drove through Hoboken, NJ - which is where my great-grandmother stayed with her brother when she first came from Germany as a teenager.
We stopped at Hamilton Park for a view across the Hudson River of NYC. Near here was the spot Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr had the duel. This is also the area of the Hudson where the pilot safely landed the airplane a few years ago.
Next through the Lincoln Tunnel, 90 feet under water.
Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center). From one side you could see Central Park. The other side had the Empire State Building and the new World Trade Center Tower.
Times Square - heaven help me. Sunday night it is reportedly not as crowded. All the lighted billboards just sort of take your breath away - so many ads to read.
Back to the park via the Holland Tunnel.

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Just Googled "autoformer" - never knew such an animal existed.
So, how often have you had to use it?
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Sounds like fun but busy...cant wait to hear the
rest and see the pics..

mitch5252 wrote:..
Just Googled "autoformer" - never knew such an animal existed.
So, how often have you had to use it?
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On this trip only twice. Thought of leaving it behind but sure glad I didn't!

Since I got it for the 5er, it is 50 amp and quite heavy. Would like to have a 30 amp but didn't get around to selling this one.

chalet05 wrote:

mitch5252 wrote:..
Just Googled "autoformer" - never knew such an animal existed.
So, how often have you had to use it?
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On this trip only twice. Thought of leaving it behind but sure glad I didn't!

Since I got it for the 5er, it is 50 amp and quite heavy. Would like to have a 30 amp but didn't get around to selling this one.

Might be interested in that.

Hope the tour guide doesn't drive you batty, just enjoy the scenery and whatever history she can get to you!

Anita, you are in my old stomping grounds. Most of my life was spent in Queens, upstate NY and various places in NJ. Will you get to any shows in NYC?

It sounds like you had fun! I wish I was going to Ellis Island with you -- it's such a wonderful place.

We will see Wicked and Cinderella.
Ellis island is still closed thanks to Sandy. My ancestors came much earlier so not too disappointed.

chalet05 wrote:We will see Wicked and Cinderella.
Ellis island is still closed thanks to Sandy. My ancestors came much earlier so not too disappointed.

Oh so sorry it's still closed. It really is an awesome place, even though my ancestors didn't come through there either. But you have so much to do and see, and maybe it'll be one reason to go back another time.

Wicked is fabulous. Haven't seen Cinderella.

When someone mentions New Jersey I always think about what my son said when he lived up there. He said New Jersey was like a roach motel, free to get in but $15 to get out. I have never seen so many roads and bridges that you have to pay to use.

Martha

So nice to read about your tour... My daughter saw Wicked when she was in NY on a mission trip a few years ago she said it is so good... enjoy your tour... I was born with selective hearing so my mother told me!!! will share with you...
Kathleen