New York 24th July to 3rd August
As our 3 month adventure is coming to a close, we thought 10 days in New York would be a fitting end and we weren't disappointed.
Our serviced apartment is half a block away from the centre of Times Square on 44th Street. A perfect location, as this part of 44th Street is very quiet and only a 160m walk to the hustle and bustle of Times Square, close enough to duck back to use the toilet!
We met up with Julie, a friend from our 2002 Antarctic cruise, and had dinner with a couple we met during our Alaska cruise. Although we were right on Times Square we ventured further afield to local bars and restaurants.
We leave NYC today to fly to Shanghai for two nights, then onto Sydney to arrive on the 7th August. Into the freezer, which has us concerned as New York has been around 32°C with a reasonable amount of humidity, Shanghai is currently 38° with almost 100% humidity and Sydney is freezing ranging from 7° to max. of 15°C.
Flying into New York, view from our plane
Our AKA Serviced Apartment
Walking the "High Line"
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Getting a drink on the High Line
We rented bikes and rode around Central Park
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The 9/11 Memorial was very emotional
There was a lot of security there, but very friendly!
Jayne with Julie at the "Dead Rabbit" Irish Bar, very crowded
One thing they don't have is good coffee, Australian's have opened several coffee shops, a good cappuccino at last
Street art in Brooklyn
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Some street artists at work
This is what happens when you don't fully secure your bike around here!
How many "Dealers" are there at this corner?
A few NYC Bums and painted boobs!