One Thursday, two weeks ago, (ignore that I'm getting to posting this a little late) Mandy and I went to NYC to see the Bodies Exhibition. I had not planned on seeing it, though I had learned about it several years ago on Discovery Health or TLC or one of those channels.
The only reason I was going is that it became a requirement for a course I'm currently taking. I knew Joe wouldn't go with me because it's something that would be far too disgusting to him. The next logical choice was my mother, but she too decline for the same reasons. Running out of people I needed to find a twisted mind to enjoy it. *light bulb* Mandy!
Mandy agreed and headed over to our place when she got out of class. The goal the next morning was to hop on the train, then the subway, then see the exhibit, then reverse the process back to home. The first exprience, the train, was a bit of a learning curve. Unlike by her house, the whole system in Port Jervis is automated, so I needed real money for the parking space. After digging out every last piece of change from my car and her wallet, we were still short. UGH!!! We had to leave the station to go find an ATM, then go to Burger King to break a $20 to put $2 in change in the parking space rental thingie. That whole process took 30 minutes!
2 hours later we've now landed in Penn Station after switching trains in Seacucus. It took us another 10 minutes to get google maps adjusted to our location so we could walk to the exhibit. Half way through the walk, we opted for a cab. (note: Mandy made me fear taking the subway. too many saftey rules to follow) I personally, was unsure that the driver understood what Mandy told him, but I knew he did when we arrived at South Street Seaport. Tried to pay him by credit card, but the machine was giving us problems and had been "on and offline all day". Thankfully, I had cash on me. I know, so abnormal for me!
Headed into the exhibit. Very faciniating, but very brief. That's my only complaint. I won't describe the exhibits because I did provide a link at the begining of this blog. I will just suggest that you don't visit the actual exhibition if you don't have a strong stomach. For Mandy & me it was great. I thought it was a great adjunct to going to the Mutter Mueseam last year. The preservation process for the bodies is very cool!
After viewing that, it was time for lunch. What could be better than Mexican food? So we ate and shopped for a little bit. I didn't buy anything (another shocker)! We finally hoofed it the 5 miles back to Penn Stations and reversed the process. There was a mild MI when we thought we got on the wrong train, but after asking found out we were just being blonde.
The only reason I was going is that it became a requirement for a course I'm currently taking. I knew Joe wouldn't go with me because it's something that would be far too disgusting to him. The next logical choice was my mother, but she too decline for the same reasons. Running out of people I needed to find a twisted mind to enjoy it. *light bulb* Mandy!
Mandy agreed and headed over to our place when she got out of class. The goal the next morning was to hop on the train, then the subway, then see the exhibit, then reverse the process back to home. The first exprience, the train, was a bit of a learning curve. Unlike by her house, the whole system in Port Jervis is automated, so I needed real money for the parking space. After digging out every last piece of change from my car and her wallet, we were still short. UGH!!! We had to leave the station to go find an ATM, then go to Burger King to break a $20 to put $2 in change in the parking space rental thingie. That whole process took 30 minutes!
2 hours later we've now landed in Penn Station after switching trains in Seacucus. It took us another 10 minutes to get google maps adjusted to our location so we could walk to the exhibit. Half way through the walk, we opted for a cab. (note: Mandy made me fear taking the subway. too many saftey rules to follow) I personally, was unsure that the driver understood what Mandy told him, but I knew he did when we arrived at South Street Seaport. Tried to pay him by credit card, but the machine was giving us problems and had been "on and offline all day". Thankfully, I had cash on me. I know, so abnormal for me!
Headed into the exhibit. Very faciniating, but very brief. That's my only complaint. I won't describe the exhibits because I did provide a link at the begining of this blog. I will just suggest that you don't visit the actual exhibition if you don't have a strong stomach. For Mandy & me it was great. I thought it was a great adjunct to going to the Mutter Mueseam last year. The preservation process for the bodies is very cool!
After viewing that, it was time for lunch. What could be better than Mexican food? So we ate and shopped for a little bit. I didn't buy anything (another shocker)! We finally hoofed it the 5 miles back to Penn Stations and reversed the process. There was a mild MI when we thought we got on the wrong train, but after asking found out we were just being blonde.
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