The Empire State

After our long night of sleep we got up and had our group discussion with Mark Holland, the brother of Professor Holland at Luther, and Director of Operations for NBC Sports talked to us about the websites that Olympics and NBC uses during the Olympics and also about all the technology the goes into it. I didnt realize how long prior to the games they actually need to have the sites ready to go. It didnt seem like they had much time in there regualr lives when there job was always on the go. I thought he was very interesting and enjoyed what he did especially with all the traveling he was able to do. After we had free time from 11-5 so all of were able to tour the city a bit. Our little group decided to hit three main spots Battery Park, Times Square, and Central Park. Even though it ended up being bitter cold witht he windchill bringing it down below zero that didnt stop the tough midwesterners we are. After arriving in Battery Park and walking buy the 9/11 site we decided to take the Staten Island Ferry out past the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and then just hang out on Staten Island for a bit before continuing our day. We got some great pictures and got to visit the Yankees minor league field that is right by the ferry. After arriving in Times Square we walked around checked out a few stores. We picked up a few souvenirs and then got one thing I was waiting for, New York Style pizza and hot dogs. Yes, it was just average food but there seems to be something good about greasy pizza and normal hot dogs from a street vendor. Overall we had a great day. New York, New York treated us well besides Nick and I having to sleep in sweat pants and coats but, its the experience that matters right? I wouldve taken that more times than not just to walk around the city and have some fun.