Tell My Story Too Ebookers' title='Tell My Story Too Ebookers' />Press Articles Apple Core Hotels. Can it really be 2. TV Friends, asks Polly Weeks on a visit to the Big Apple As water spouts from New Yorks Pulitzer fountain, I count the number of hours Ive spent staring at this iconic sight. Yes, this fountain is the fountain. Its the one from the opening credits of all 2. Friends. Its hard to believe September marks the 2. Joey, Chandler, Ross, Phoebe, Monica and Rachel first appeared on our screens, sparking a successful 1. Sadly, there are no planned reunions, but its possible to visit locations popularised by the show. Although filmed in Los Angeles, the sitcom was set in New York, so I set off to the Big Apple to catch up with old Friends. THE ONE WHERE THEY VISITED THE LOCATIONSActually, scrap that about the fountain. It isnt really in the series at all Realising the real Pulitzer fountain would dwarf the shows stars, producers opted to build a much smaller replica. This is one of the many nuggets of information I glean from an On Location Tour of New York, which features a very popular Friends section. Windows 10 Bra. We also stop at the corner of Bedford and Grove streets in Greenwich Village, outside a very recognisable apartment building. Its far smaller than I expect, but our guide explains the film crew used clever camera angles to make it look more like one of Manhattans famous skyscrapers. THE ONE WHERE THEY EARNED A LIVINGRachels office, well, Bloomingdales, where she was an assistant buyer, seems a good place to start. The massive department store attracts a steady stream of tourists and fashionistas, and many leave with their iconic little brown bags. Just around the corner, I see the Solow Building, which doubled as Chandlers office, where he worked as an IT procurement manager and we still dont really know what that is. As Im by Fifth Avenue, I head north to Museum Mile, which was frequented by another dependable employee, Ross Geller. His love of dinosaurs landed him a job as a palaeontologist at the New York Museum of Natural History. Coolsat Serial. The other big attraction is the planetarium. Remember the episode when Ross and Rachel got a little physical beneath a simulated solar system displayI must say the show doesnt make me feel amorous quite the opposite, in fact. Its so relaxing I almost nod off. THE ONE WHERE THEY ATE OUTForget sophisticated eateries I want something akin to the Moondance Diner, where Monica had to skate around the restaurant and dance on tables when tunes came on the jukebox. Right by Times Square is Ellens Stardust Diner, which bears a striking resemblance. Here, staff take turns singing songs to amused guests who regularly pack out the place. I also discover the more serene Tick Tock Diner, where we sit in retro booths and eat hearty food. There may be no roller skaters, but Monica would approve. THE ONE WHERE THEY SAW THE SIGHTSAfter spending the day sightseeing with Monica and birth mother of their adopted twins, Erica, Chandler bursts through the front door wearing a Statue of Liberty hat and declares New York is awesome. I make my way to Liberty Island to see why he was so amazed. Close up, Lady Liberty is absolutely gigantic 9. Most people are happy just to walk around the base, admiring the green caused by the weathered copper exterior statue. Visit the gift shop and for a couple of dollars and you can pick up one of the sponge hats Chandler wore. THE ONE WHERE THEY HUNG OUTIm disappointed to discover theres no real Central Perk in Manhattan, so I decide to search for an alternative. The research begins in the comfort of The Hotel Times Square, where Im staying, which is conveniently close to the downtown attractions. The Apple Core hotel has as well as free breakfast, giant beds and big TV screens free Wi Fi. I make the most of it, scouring the internet for coffee house options. Its not easy because most are far too hip. Acheter moins cher en ligne avec un code promo, une rduction, un bon reduction, un code avantage, ou la livraison gratuite chez tous vos marchands prfrs. Kilauea Mount Etna Mount Yasur Mount Nyiragongo and Nyamuragira Piton de la Fournaise Erta Ale. Lets face it Chandlers not cool. He owns two copies of the Annie musical soundtrack and loves Miss Congeniality to be fair, it is a classic. But on my final day, I find the Tea Lounge in Brooklyn. It has sofas and a bare brick wall. But the abundance of Mac. Book Airs is a sign a lot has changed in the 2. Friends first aired. THE ONE WHERE THEY WORKED OUTKeen to finish my trip with a burst of energy, I head to Central Park where Rachel and Phoebe went jogging. Throwing aside all inhibitions, I attempt Phoebes distinctive running style, which Rachel described as a mix between Kermit the Frog and the Six Million Dollar Man. Running like you do when youre a child arms spinning, legs out wide is liberating, although people look slightly alarmed when I head in their direction. Unfortunately, my trip has come to an end. If only I had longer Id find the perfect foosball table and seek out the smelly cat Phoebe famously wrote a song about. As I board the plane home, I recall the episode when Phoebe and the gang were desperately trying to stop Rachel flying away forever. If only someone could halt my flight by telling passengers theres something wrong with the left phalange. IF YOU GOOn Location Tours New York TV Movie Sites costs US4. A4. 3 a person. See onlocationtours. For information on New York tourist attractions, such as the City. PASS, which saves 4. Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island, see nycgo. Polly Weeks was a guest of Apple Core Hotels applecorehotels. Source http www. 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