so i have a list of things i want to do in my lifetime...a virtual "bucket list" if you will. and one of those was seeing the macy's thanksgiving day parade live and in person.it was thanksgiving 08, watching the parade on tv, when annie and i decided we would go in 09.
and....we did.
we added bronwen to the trip, and the 3 of us booked our flights and headed up to the big apple for 48 hours. {mad props to jamie for letting us stay at her apartment for free -- even though she had just moved out!}
during our time in NYC, we affectionately tagged this trip "the REAL big APPLE" because our iphones were so vital to our success. we were taking each moment as it came, with no real plans besides the parade itself. so the iphone came in mighty handy in multiple ways. for example...
subway map app -- even works underground!
urbanspoon app -- find restaurants based on your location and/or food genre
maps -- whether we were walking or riding the bus...we knew which way to go!
the internet -- while waiting in line at the TKTS booth in times square, we researched which broadway show to see!
my newest obsession -- words with friends scrabble game app -- for when you have a down moment :)
and, of course, what trip would be complete without tweeting every moment?
urbanspoon app -- find restaurants based on your location and/or food genre
maps -- whether we were walking or riding the bus...we knew which way to go!
the internet -- while waiting in line at the TKTS booth in times square, we researched which broadway show to see!
my newest obsession -- words with friends scrabble game app -- for when you have a down moment :)
and, of course, what trip would be complete without tweeting every moment?
it's true. there really is nothing like new york during the holidays.
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2 comments:
Glad to hear it went well. Did you make it on TV? I know that would have made it extra special for you. I second the awesomeness of the iPhone in NYC. Back in March it came in super handy for me and the guys as well. Although we relied on Yelp way more that Urbanspoon. I'm assuming you know about it. If not, check it out.
awesome!! what a fun trip. seriously jealous ;) i always wanted to do that too...maybe one day. i was telling rany about it and he said that when we have kids and they are old enough, we will definitely be making that trip! lol. i had to explain what a parade was ;) i think he would be amazed if he saw it. can't wait to see you soon.
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