New York City, Day Six

What a night on Broadway!  "Phantom of the Opera" described as "50 thumbs up," Book of Mormon was "the funniest, best show we've ever seen," and Hamilton was... well "unbelievable, amazing and everything we were hoping for!"  From a teacher's standpoint, the layering of art, theater and history has an amazingly powerful and profound effect on your appreciation for and understanding of history (and politics).  What an amazing experience!

Anna with Daveed Diggs (Thomas Jefferson in "Hamilton")

All in all, the night would have gotten a perfect 10 out of 10 if not for Daniela getting stuck for 45 minutes in one of the hotel elevators.  Pretty hefty price to pay for trying to get a drink out of the vending machines downstairs.  

Our last day began in Central Park.. with a walk from Lincoln Center through the southern part of the park, up to literary row and the fountain, back over to the west side where we took at look at the Dakota building (where John Lennon was killed), spent a few moments at the "Imagine" memorial/Strawberry Fields, and then took a subway ride downtown to NYU/Washington Square Park for lunch and some fun in the park. 

Nothing brings New Yorkers out to the parks like a mid 60 degree day in mid March.  Street performers, musicians, jazz combos, and tons of people made it a sightseeing experience.  The students really enjoyed tit.

We then headed back uptown to our hotel, where a few people are going to take in a second Broadway show while some go to Rockefeller Center and to the top of the Empire State Building.
In all, it's been a great trip.  With the time leaping forward one hour tonight , we won't be getting much sleep.  The hope now is to shuttle our way to the airport, get on the plane, and hopefully catch a nap before arriving back home.  Students are very thankful there's no school on Monday.  See you all soon!