Activity 8.1

Activity 8.1
Carmen Lam

Group 2 have decided to take Group 1 on a tour to Roosevelt Island. I was very excited to go to Roosevelt Island with my entire group and the other group, because I have never been to Roosevelt Island. Matt took the responsibility as a wonderful tour guy. It was a very relaxing experience in Roosevelt Island because once when we exit the train station we can see the beautiful water. Sitting by the water I can see the Queensboro Bridge and the Tramway. The Tramway is Roosevelt Islands tourist attraction and I wanted to check out the Tramway for the first time but unfortunately it was closed. The Tramway goes through the east river and follows the route on the north side of the Queensboro Bridge and whiling enjoying the Tramway across people can enjoy the view of east side of midtown Manhattan.
It was very interesting to see that when we continue walking around the neighborhood we came upon this neighborhood frontier that have video stores, public safety department, outdoor theater, coffee shops, restaurants, and a playground. There was this particular local bus that cost only 25 cents and it takes you around Roosevelt Island. As we continue to walk toward North the buildings appear to look a lot more expensive and more luxury compared to the buildings in the South side.
It was a great first time experience in Roosevelt Island and I will be expecting myself to visit Roosevelt Island more frequently, because I get to experience the suburban side of border line Manhattan and Queens.