Give My Regards

Our big day in New York started before 8am with a nice breakfast in our hotel. Then we got on the subway and navigated our way down to the south tip of Manhattan and the South Ferry stop which is right next to Battery Park and the Statue of Liberty ferry. We went through security and got on the boat about 10 am, and arrived on Liberty Island a short time later. We toured the grounds and took lots of  pictures,

 

then got back on a boat and went to Ellis Island.
We spent more time on Ellis Island, taking the audio tour and watching the movie shown hourly. The kids learned a lot and were amazed at the trials these immigrants went through to become Americans.

We got back to Battery Park about 2:45pm and got back on the subway for Times Square, arriving about 3:45.
After a little rest and a change of clothes we headed to dinner at Don Antonio's Pizza about 5:30. Still the best pizza in the world! We also had dessert pizza (with Nutella!) and tiramisu.

View from our seats

Then it was time for our show, Wicked. We crossed 8th Avenue and got into the Gershwin Theater about 6:30. This theater is bigger than the one we saw Phantom of the Opera in last year, but the entrances are better arranged and seating is arranged so no one has an obstructed view.
Though we were in row "W", we had a great look at everything and could even see the facial expressions of the actors.
It was a phenomenal show! Acting, singing, music, and effects were all top notch, and the overall effect was mesmerizing. Sam and I walked down to the orchestra pit at intermission and checked out the instruments and sheet music.

Part of the orchestra pit

After the show we took pictures by the show's posters

and then waited for the actors to come out of the stage door. Sarah got autographs and pictures with most of the principal players, and we told them how much we enjoyed the show.

Sarah with Jye Frasca who played the head Munchkin

The "Wicked Witch" (on the right)

Then we walked over and through Times Square (more illegal handbag vendors than last night, and no cops) before returning home to our room.
It was a great day in New York.
Tomorrow we plan to we plan to walk up to Central Park in the morning before packing up, ransoming the car and checking out for Atlantic City. Check back then!