5 Days!

Only 5 measly days until my trip up North! Oh how I've been anxiously awaiting this trip and getting to see my high school friends T & C. I fly into Philly on Wednesday and later that evening we have reservations at our favorite Moroccan food joint called Casablanca. For $22, you get a 6 course authentic meal that will rock your world. Thursday we'll head to H&M for some tax-free shopping and then after lunch we're catching a bus into NYC.

Our original plan was to drive to New Jersey, park in a parking garage and catch the ferry into the city. However, upon learning the price was close to $50 a day to park, we quickly vetoed that idea. It's cheaper to catch the 2 hour bus into the city and we'll head right to our C's apartment in Manhattan. Friday we're going to sight-see and take advantage of the pay what you can event at the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art). The rest of the trip will be more sightseeing, shopping and eating. I'm so excited!

I was quite interested to learn that starting on the 25th, Times Square will be closed to cars. It's been transformed into a "Pedestrian Promenade" until the end of the year. Times Square is a crazy, loud packed place where pedestrians fight with cars to get across the street. The mayor hopes it will reduce accidents and bring back the old charm of Times Square. They have set up tables and beach chairs for people to relax at during the day.

*picture found on Yahoo news*