Monday, October 11, 2021
Sunday, October 3, 2021
LaGuardia International Airport, Queens, NY
We made it in safely after very long flight. Our American Eagle flight kept put on "hold" because of turbulence and bad weather around LaGuardia. Initially, there was a 50-minute delay out of Indianapolis on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Then, we were within 30 minute approach into LaGuardia when the "hold" pattern started. The pilot said he had lots of fuel so we were up there for a tad too long. He kept us updated frequently. So a flight that was to take off at 1:03 p.m. from Indy and land at LaGuardia at 3:05 p.m. did not land until 6:30 p.m. The skies were cloudy and milky. We experienced some deep pockets of air as well. Throughout the flight, we were not allowed to unbuckle our seatbelts. Only unbuckled if it was a truly emergent restroom break. We could not stand nor walk, etc. So when were were eventually cleard to land, we were all estatic despite a rough landing. And, we did not have to divert to Philidelphia.
My niece was waiting for me at baggage claims. We took an Uber, driving in very heavy rain (only after having waited in line for an hour) to Avalon River Front Apartments in Long Island City, NY
The following days were gorgeous (beautiful and sunny) -- we took the ferry across the East River to lower Manhattan and then walked up to Park Avenue. I got 10,000 steps on the very first day!!
I met a few of my niece's lovely friends. Each day, it was breakfast, lunch and dinner (out at different eateries and restaurants). These included Japanes, Korean, Indian and Nepalese. We spent an afternoon in a Mexican Cantina as well.
Uber rides to Flushings, NY and Uber to Jackson Heights, NY were very interesting. Where can you see so much diversity and heavy traffic>
wow -- what a wonferful trip!!
I will post some pictures shortly!!
Everybody can enjoy NYC (at least once in their lifetime)
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