We are able to log on daily to see the diary and if we are lucky some pictures. Diary as follows:
Hello everyone.
Welcome to the USA! The S & I groups arrived first. (The groups are known as U, S, A and Icon(I)) We seem to have brought the rain with us from the UK which delayed landing a bit and we all got a bit wet as we got outside. Everyone came through the long queue of immigration; we got our cases and finally left JFK airport.
The groups went to the Hilton hotel in Fort Lee for a lovely lunch and orientation followed by some ‘getting to know you' sessions.
Around this stage the U & A groups arrived and joined the earlier arrivals in the Hilton.
Dinner was served and everyone was able to check in to their respective hotels. The males in the Holiday Inn, and the females down the road in the Hilton.
The groups that arrived earlier went to the Empire State Building! We did both the skyride and the observation deck. What an amazing sight and breathtaking view (through the clouds!!) Some then returned for a well deserved early night while others remained in Manhattan to see some of the places around town and maybe even purchased some gifts and souvenirs for their family back home. (Don't worry- I'm sure they charged it to your credit cards!) Eventually all the coaches returned to our hotels and all is quiet now…
Looking forward to a great day tomorrow and a super trip ahead!
Regards from USA!
The Aish Crew
Posted by laura at July 30, 2007 08:36 AM