The Phantom of the Opera is Here!

On Monday I woke around 7am and headed over to Times Square! I decided to hold out on eating since I was going to the Carnegie Deli. I was able to take the elevator for Top of the Rock early which was nice since it wasn't crowded at all. The view was great! I think I made a good decision to do the Top of the Rock instead of the Empire State Building. This gives you a nice outside view from all around the building. I then ate at Carnegie Deli just near by. The sammich was huge!! The meat was good but the sammich was plain. I then walked down 5th avenue and the corner of Central Park. I went inside FAO Schwarz (toy shop), Tiffanys, and of course the chocolate shops for samples. There was a long line to get in to Abercrombie! Just about every shop you can think of. I just couldnt find the TJmaxx and Marshalls! I counted at least 4 H&M stores, Lids and Lindt. I headed back to the hotel to get cleaned up and ready for Phantom! I walked around Times Square a bit and had dinner at a small cafe in Hells Kitchen area. I had a yummy apple salad. The Phantom was packed!!!! It was amazing! Costumes, makeup, singing, and techy aspects were great. I sat pretty close to the front but in that theatre any seat prbly wouldve been good. There was even a chandelier that crashes on the stage! This might have been my favorite part of NYC. Tuesday morning I slept in till 7am! I walked around the west village area and somehow ended up in SOHO area and then Chinatown again. I guess I walked alot! My foot is still messed up. Likely a sprain that I havent let healed yet. To be frank, I've been stopping at just about every church and park to take a break and stretch my foot. The churches have been so peaceful and air conditioned! Also restrooms most of the time! I haggled some post cards and a tank top in Chinatown and a large american flag. I'm hosting the World Cup orientation party at camp! I was trying to find a cheap shirt or something with all the flags on it so that I remain neutral at the party but I suppose rooting for USA will have to do! I checked out of the hotel and made my way to Grand Central where I'm currently writing this at the apple store. Grand Central is huge with lots of restaurants and a market! The clock is disappointingly small though. I'm reading through some emails for work, eating, then meeting my group to travel to camp. If anyone has any creative ideas for activities and special events for children 4-8 years old let me know. Also, any ideas for the World Cup party!