Standing facing west, looking at the phenomenal sunset across the Atlantic;
looking left is idyllic bliss, soft waves crashing, sand beneath your feet, the crisp fall air rosying your cheeks...
'Coney Island is a peninsula and beach on the Atlantic Ocean in southern Brooklyn, New York, United States. The site was formerly an island, but became partially connected to the mainland by landfill. Coney Island is possibly best known as the site of amusement parks and a major resort that reached their peak during the first half of the 20th century. It declined in popularity after World War II and endured years of neglect. Due to Coney Island's location—easily reached from Manhattan and other boroughs of New York City, yet distant enough to suggest a proper vacation—it began attracting holidaymakers in the 1830s and 1840s.' Wikipedia.
Exceedingly similar to Brighton, UK, but lacking any of the quaint streets, bakeries or clean toilets, the only attraction to Coney Island are the fairground rides and the beach, especially at this time of year, Luna Parks, 'Night Of Horror'. We went along tonight as a group, getting discounted tickets due to some of the rides not having power from the freak snow fall yet still had a good laugh and scare! Mazes were included in the ticket price, very similar to Fright Nights at Thorpe Park but much much scarier. The Costumes and masks were so believable including actors wandering around the park, joining and scaring groups of people. It was subzero temperatures (the wind chill from the sea made it about 0degrees Celsius at the top of rides!) so we didn't stay for too long, went on about 6 or 7 rides, the token 'Tickler' (similar to the Mighty Mouse) being a smash hit with all of us!
Our favourite two rides however was the 'Steeplechase' - A roller coaster where you sit upon horses! and 'The Soaring Eagle' - A fair ground version of Alton Towers 'Air', where you are suspended like you are flying!
We finished the night off with hot dogs and fries and boarded the longest subway ever back to central Manhattan!
Naughty Food! Rosina upset that she couldnt find any Candy Floss, or Cotton Candy as its called here!!!
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