CHECKING THIS OFF MY BUCKET LIST ....

That's right, I should be landing right now at LaGuardia Airport! I was given a choice to travel to the UK with Mark or to go to New York. As much as I want to get back to Europe I picked NYC since I have never been. 

We will be on Long Island for two nights and then it is off to New York where we will be staying at the JW Marriott Essex House Central Park. We will be staying there starting on Wednesday and leaving on Sunday.

There are so many things I want to see so we have a huge itinerary all worked out. Of course I want to go to Ellis Island where our ancestor's first stepped foot in America, The Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, the 9/11 Memorial and I want to see the Brooklyn Bridge. 

After that there are many, many things I want to see in Central Park. I am very interested in seeing things I've seen in movies over the year's. Bethesda Fountain and Terrace is a must besides the things listed HERE. Take a look!!! 

I also plan on seeing Trinity Church, Washington Square Arch, and the Woman in Gold painting at the Neue Galerie. Hopefully I will achieve everything on my list! We will also be doing the Hop On Hop Off Big Bus tours. 

We also came across a Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria where they serve pork, dumplings and sauerkraut which is a Bohemian tradition. Going to try to eat at Katz's Deli and may get a frozen treat at Serendipity 3  along with a few other well known places! 

The first thing we booked was The Book of Mormon on Broadway for Thursday night with dinner reservations at Sardi's Restaurant before the musical. We also plan on seeing Time Square either before dinner or after the play.

I probably won't be online much but I will try to do the Wednesday Hodgepodge. If you are on Facebook come and follow me as I post photo's from our adventure's each day!

WHERE OH WHERE HAS DEBBY BEEN

I might have mentioned that I am going on what I call a "Bucket List" trip. I know that some of you know about it but I haven't mentioned where on my blog yet but you will know on Monday! 

The reason I am here today is that I am asking for some prayers. My body and lungs still are not cooperating like they should ever since my airport experience coming home from Florida. Just running out and doing some errands has been a challenge. 

This trip is going to require a lot of walking, mainly flat which is perfect, but I need some strength and energy to get through each day. I still haven't posted photo from my Florida trip although I have worked on a post or two. 

So today I am here asking for your prayers for my body. May my aches and pains be little and may my lungs breathe freely with little effort. Also prayers for safe travels are always welcomed. Thanking you in advance for your prayers. 

((HUGS))