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Ashley's American Adventures
hi,
well yesterday ashleigh, kelsie, phillip and i all went on a road trip to new york city. we were told it would take about 3 hours, but it took 5 hours instead. one of the bridges had collapsed, so we had to take a de-tour. it didnt even seem like 5 hours, as the scenery was so beautiful. and we had a dance contest in the car - so it was all groovy! going through the bronx was kinda scary - it was very run down and such a ghetto area. but it was exciting at the same time.
so we left camp at 8am and arrived at 1pm. we had intended on going to times square, but the others just wanted to park and look around, rather than waiting in the traffic jams.
i couldnt believe how incredibly hot it was. scorching!
we just stayed in china town and around broadway (although it was such a long stretch that we didnt see any of the theatres).
we all bought 'i love new york' t-shirts, obviously! we managed to find a few smaller commersial art galleries, which were great. also - we went onto one street and saw loads of designer shops. their interior designs were awesome.
i saw the statue of libery from a distance, and the chrysler building.
we are going to visit new york again some time. i think next time we would go somewhere more up market like by central park. as what we saw was kind of run down.
the car park was so expensive - it cost $36 for 5 hours. how ridiculous!
we stayed there for 5 hours, then came back. we were all so tired. the food place on the way back was good too.
unfortunately we had a slight accident on the way back because a deer ran out on the highway infront of the car. we hit its back legs and there is now a great big bump on the bonnet of ashleighs car. everyone was ok - but there was nothing we could have done. it must happen all the time!
i was navigating on the way back - so we didnt get lost hahaha.
i wasnt blown away by what i saw of new york, but it is so big that there is so much to explore. so i think that the next time we visit - we will stay for a few days and see a broadway show, and visit museums, etc.
today in 4th july, independence day. so tonight we are having fireworks and a carnival to celebrate. this is really exciting as iv never celebrated it before.
i was asked this morning if i would consider changing bunks to work with some older kids of about 14 (i think). i thought why??? but he said that i have been doing a fantastic job, and that the people down in these cabins cant cope with the kids there, and asked me if i would consider it. it is a compliment he said. i dont know what to do - as im really happy living in the bunk i am in at the moment, but at the same time - its nice to do new things (and to be asked to do it). so i will have to have a think about it.
it started raining again today, grrr - why cant the sun just stay here - i want a tan!!!
well im going to have to leave again - so much to do. xxx
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