Traveling: New York

     Over winter break I went to New York with my family. I have been there several times myself but this time it was special. We went during New Year’s Eve, to see the ball come down in Time Square.  First thing we did when we got to New York was head to the Statue of Liberty. We took a ferry to Liberty Island and spent about 2 hours on the island. Next, we headed to Central Park. The park was full of Snow which did get annoying, and my shoes got completely wet! It also surprised me how big Central Park really is. Next stop was Time Square. We did a little bit of shopping, and time seemed to fly by quickly. Next thing we know, it was already 10pm. We headed towards the place the ball is supposed to drop, but it was complete chaos. Security was very strict, because no one was allowed to bring any type of bag or backpack in. There were police men every were you looked. Time Square itself was PACKED with people. To get from point A to point B, it was necessary to squeeze yourself in between the pack of people.  I was afraid that I would end up lost and all alone in the middle of New York! But luckily we were able to make our way through and see the ball drop. It was a once in a lifetime experience!