Day trip to Cameron Highland

One Saturday we went for a day trip to Cameron Highland. It has been years since we went. The road is so winding. I would not go again for a very long time.

Happy to be out from the car

 This was our first stop. We are just feeling so happy to reach the top and we stop for snack. No wonder so many people here because this is the first stop.

 We ordered some strawberry ice cream and strudels.

 Happy Amber eating strawberry ice cream. It's not cold at all. Luckily Amber is wearing sleeveless

 Of course Cameron is full with beautiful flowers. Their strawberries are cheap too.

Our view while having steamboat for late lunch.

Day10 USA

Day10
After breakfast we head towards Nigeria falls. It was a long journey but we could sleep in the bus. along the way the scenery was beautiful. We did past by Amish area, they do have tour on Amish, next time I will probably take that.

Long straight t road

We stop by at Corning Museum. I can't resist and bought a nice piece of glass

A show on how corning ware made

Beautiful, wish i could have it but definitely will cost a bomb

 

After a few hours drive we reach Nigeria falls.

The view is so breathtaking. How nice if there is a cafe to enjoy the view. They do have restaurant though.

 We were in the boat nearing the falls

Beautiful

After that we head towards 1000 island

It's called 1000 island because last time they have that many island there. But now it's more than that. On the island there will be houses. Like this one .. how I wish i could stay there.

I don't think i dare to stay at this house. It seems to be the smallest house here, that's what the guide said

That's the last tour in our itinerary. Such a sad moment, I was enjoying it so much that I did not want it to end.

Day9 USA

Day9
We went for 3 days 2 night tour which includes Philadelphia, Washington DC and Nigeria falls. We got the ticket in Chinatown from one of the travel agency. It was a good price and great tour. The hotel they provides are decent and good, the tour guides are good, overall a good experience. This is my first time taking a tour for my vacation. I didn't know we could manage to see so many thing in so many places at just 3 days!

We went from Philadelphia to Washington DC in a day !!

Independence Hall

Liberty Bell, symbol of independence

Space suit looks very uncomfortable. At National Air and Space Museum, it's a very big museum and we did not manage to walk all

We got bored with the museum and we walked down saw this nice building but do not know what building is that

 The Madame Tussauds in DC is mostly wax presidents

 Hubby at the US president chair

Opposite is a very nice church

 The White House. I really wonder how does it look like inside. The guide say if there is no guard on top of the roof that means Mr. President is not in. :(

The veteran memorial

 Jefferson Memorial

 Lincoln Memorial

Before we went into the tour bus caught a beautiful sunset

Day7 & Day8 USA

Day7
Today we spent time with grandparents. Grandma wanted to go to her friend new house in Staten Island. So off we went with GPS.

Cute dog

After some shopping at nearby Macy's we went to Staten island zoo and it was free on that day. The place is clean and if I bring my little Amber surely she will be very happy.

 

 The host did BBQ for us. This is how i eat a good BBQ wings

  

 

  

On the way back we watch the beautiful sunset

Day8

Today hubby wanted to go to Intrepid museum. Boys. Hmph. It's a real war ship that been turn into a museum. There are many air craft on board too.

 

After spending many hours there we went to Prospect Park for a walk. It's a big park but less maintenance compared to Central Park.

This building in front of a lake look stunning. it must be really nice to organise function like wedding there

Day5 & Day6 USA

Day5

Today we went to Madame Tussuad's Wax House. This is my first time to a Wax House. It's so much fun guessing who is this and that.

The Beatles

 Hubby being chased by Incredible Hulk

Around the corner is Ripley's Believe it Or Not, so we went in too. I've been to the one in Genting Highland so to me its similar a bit only that in NY it's bigger.

 

 The world tallest man

We bought the attraction pass which give a free river cruise ride during certain period in summer time only.  It's so romantic and nice. One of the best things to do in Manhattan.

 

That's the taxi boat we are going in

The cruise pass by Statue of Liberty 

 Manhattan skyline

Forgot what bridge is this already. Total we pass by 3 bridges.

 

I think this is Brooklyn bridge

 Looking at the Statue of Liberty during sunset was such a different experience than going to the island to view it. maybe because of the free champagne they gave.

After that we went to Times Square again. The night atmosphere is so different from the day time too

 

Of course with Ben & Jerry ice cream. I bought it from the pharmacy in Times Square

Day 6
After a tiring day yesterday today we went out late to sleep in. I was too adventurous on my itinerary. So after some dilly dally at home we went to Grand Central Station first.

Around the corner there is some shop like Coach, so we went to do some shopping too. More like window shopping because Oregon is tax free and my hubby is going there after NY.

  Hmm where is the Empire State? .....

 Time to go up to Empire State. The queue is rather long and there are many of it ! After first check point queue, need to queue for first lift after that queue for second lift.

 

From the top view

We stayed till the sunset. It was beautiful, especially with your loved one