On Saturday, the group hopped on the subway to go from one end of the line (with a stop off for brunch) to the other to visit Coney Island.
All of us had heard the stories about how it isn't as great as it used to be but really, it is a lot better than any of us thought it would be!
Although the upkeep isn't the greatest on the boardwalk/buildings there is still kind of a time
warp feeling about being there. And it felt wonderful to put my toes in the sand and feel the cold water rush around them on the beach.
Coney Island is also a GREAT place to people watch and if you decide to wear a swimsuit, any insecurities should go out the window as ALL shapes and sizes are out there showing off what they got (maybe more than they should....but more power to them!)
Plus, the visit gave everyone an excuse to indulge in all the traditional amusement park food - including corn dogs! :)
The sad thing is that this is the last season for Coney Island's Astroland Amusement Park - it is is somewhat understandable, but still sad. So more visits will probably happen between now and then - including taking in a Brooklyn Cyclones game!
As usual my interest has been peaked by the history of Coney Island - once I get my growing stack of books read, will have to put some related titles on my list... :) Would love to have a time machine and see it back in the "glory" days.
To see more pics of Coney Island click here and scroll thru pics. You'll know which ones they are! :)
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