This morning, since we had no rehearsals scheduled, the group decided to explore the Chinatown area and see what bargains were to be had. We met in the hotel lobby at 10:00am, then headed off to find sustenance. There is a little diner a block away from the hotel that serves good food at a reasonable price - something that is not always easy to find in midtown Manhattan! After breakfast, we walked to the Subway and boarded the "E" train to Canal Street. We spent a couple of hours looking around at all of the merchandise for sale. Students found deals on sunglasses, shoes, and clothing, and had fun trying to negotiate prices with the business owners. About 1:30pm, we decided that we had had enough shopping and made our way back to midtown. Some students elected to stay in the hotel with some of the chaperones and rest up for the concert, but others decided to find food. Mr. Mowry took a group to Jamba Juice and to a deli so that those who wanted to eat could do so. Since we will not be eating again until very late this evening, it was probably a wise decision by those who decided to go!
Unfortunately, I left the camera in the hotel room by accident, so all I have for you in terms of pictures are some that I found on the internet of the Chinatown area. I will remember the camera tonight, however!
Tonight is the big night. Our concert begins at 8:00pm. We are performing as a part of the second of three groups. After we are finished performing, we have seats in the hall to listen to the final group perform, then we will come back to the hotel and prepare for the after-concert cruise and dinner. Seeing as though we will probably get back to the hotel around 3:00am, this will probably be the last update until tomorrow morning. Until then, break a leg!
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