We had always talked about going to see the Intrepid, but never had, because it was expensive. If we had to pay for the tickets, with the ferry/parking prices, we would've spent over $200. So I'm quite glad we waited until this chance came up.
You never really think how big something is, until you're right next to it, looking up at it in all it's glory. The first place we went was to the top of the ship to look at all of the jets and the helicopters.
My friend is in the air force, and I never imagined that he actually flies these planes and jets, high in the sky... most likely by himself or with a partner. The seats were so tiny, and I felt as if I would be claustrophobic if I ever sat in one! I wouldn't last a second in there, so I give him a ton of credit.
Afterwards, we went inside the Intrepid. I think that's what my dad's favorite part was. He got the chance to see the history of the Intrepid, while being in it [he's big on the history channel and the wars of the world]. I love to see my dad happy, so this in itself was my favorite part.
I even got to sit in an actual medical helicopter that they used back then (notice my brother acting as if he is injured on the side).
Sal and my brother even experienced what it was like to fly in an aircraft! Okay, so not really... it was just a simulator, but still - I think they had a good time.
It was a great day, and I am so happy that I got to spend it with people I love. We don't often all go out together, and I was ecstatic that the plans actually worked! I think we'll go next year, maybe to a different museum! Think, a yearly tradition of museums... okay maybe not, but we could try!
