Saturday, April 2, 2011

A big queue and a big cathedral

We all arrived at Bickley and had a nice coach trip to Heathrow. We found our way to check-in and had an hour to shop and bought a lot of things like sandwiches and chocolate. We got on the flight and there was a big selection of games and movies – the flight went quickly because of the good films we watched.

We got off the plane at 8pm New York time and had to join a two-hour long queue for the immigration (there were police officers carrying guns). We collected our luggage and departed from the airport on our coach. The coach journey was 30 minutes long to our hostel where they provided sandwiches – we arrived at about 11.30pm feeling tired and jetlagged.

The next day we woke up at 6am to get ready for breakfast but before that we went on a walk to Central Park. After breakfast we went to the subway to go to St John the Divine Cathedral. We thought it was very large – it is the biggest cathedral in the world. We found out some interesting facts like it is not yet finished. They had our school’s name on an advert for our concert. We sang about five pieces and it went really well and we attracted a big crowd.

We went back to the hostel to get changed and then to lunch at the Whole Food Market. Then we went on another walk in Central Park before going on the subway and then a long walk to the boat cruise with a cafeteria on board. We went close up to the Statue of Liberty although it was quite cold.

When we came back we went on the bus and back on the subway. We made our way back to the hostel where we had nice burgers and chips and cookies.

Max, James, Jayden and Steven (Yr 7)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

So glad you are all having a great time! It's lovely to read about your experiences. Hope you are getting good sleeps!

Helen Rogers (Ethan's mum)

Sylvia Stein said...

Hope you have all got over your jet lag now and can seriously enjoy your stay in new York.
Very impressed that you have performed in the biggest cathedral in the world.Look forward to watching your progress.

Sylvia Stein