Destiny Yarbro
- Jul 9, 2016
- 2 min read

Manhattan by Cruise and Foot [Day 3]

Pano of Times Square filled with people. Statue of Liberty Cruise and Times Square as Rovia ASL Travel Host. LDS Nomad Destiny Yarbro.

DAY 3

Woke up to a cloudy morning and perfect weather for being outside! I worked on my goals before going downstairs to spend time with everyone at breakfast.

I had some time to rest before we headed out on our lunch cruise. (It's been a blessing to have so many opportunities to power nap and keep a balance!) On the cruise we went along the coastline of Manhattan, past Ellis Island and around the Statue of Liberty. I absolutely LOVED the views and being on a boat again. :)

Everyone seemed to have a good time and we even had someone propose to his girlfriend onboard (and surprised her with his entire family who had been sneaked onboard before we arrived). So fun!

View from boat to Manhattan Skyline with World 1 Building in the background. Statue of Liberty Cruise and Times Square as Rovia ASL Travel Host. LDS Nomad Destiny Yarbro.

I also had fun watching everyone dance. I then realized that I've gotta learn some fresh dance moves for our next trip. My moves were ancient back in my youth stake dance days - it's time to update. ;)

I was still feeling good and rested so after the cruise so I just went walking, starting with Carnegie Hall. Someday, I'll get to play in that place (even if it's closed and no people are in there...I don't care!) :)

Me standing in front of Carnegie Hall. Statue of Liberty Cruise and Times Square as Rovia ASL Travel Host. LDS Nomad Destiny Yarbro.

For being a Millennial, I am TERRIBLE at selfies

and always look at the wrong place. :D

Then I went to Times Square which was packed with Saturday night crowds - but so exhilarating. It's just a fun sometimes to be around that many people from EVERY corner of the globe!

After walking for an hour or two my body was done for the night so I came back and ordered the best Turkish food I could find in New York. It tasted almost like I was back in Istanbul - it made me so happy! :)

Turkish lamb, deserts, purple cabbage, feta spinach side and hot bread. Statue of Liberty Cruise and Times Square as Rovia ASL Travel Host. LDS Nomad Destiny Yarbro.

I found out that Victoria, our Deaf Dreamer from Ghana, will not be able to come to the USA with her volleyball team. Even though she got a passport and visa on time, other people in the group weren't able to get their visas in time from the embassy. :( So sad, my heart breaks for her - she's been so excited to come!

As a result, I spent the evening cancelling my flights to DC, rescheduling my flights home from NYC and adjusting all the shuttle schedules. Even though I am sad about the change, I feel at peace and pray that another opportunity will open up for Victoria! If anything, she should be able to start school in September! :)

Happy Travels!

Destiny

NYC Day 1: My First Trip as the ASL Host for Rovia! >>

NYC Day 2: Sunrise Over New York City >>

NYC Day 3: Manhattan by Cruise and Foot >>

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