I don’t think there’s going to be much more to be said, apart from
So here goes:
Met up for Brunch after a spinning class in East Village/Noho
And lots of other views
Jo had suggested, before I came, that we attempt Manhattan top to bottom. A bit like this …
It’s 26km, and walking time was just under 5 hours. And it was great until the last hour or so when we were a bit tired and cold. As you can see, a beautiful day, but chilly on the last day of November.
The beginning (225th Street)
Pit Stop
Lunch
If you need carbs, how about a mac ‘n cheese pizza
Some of the best bits
The End
It’s a city made for walking. I’m also a bit of a walker.
Morning walk – it was always going to be quiet (relatively) on the roads, so this was a great opportunity to walk around Central Park rather than through it.
Just over 2 hours if you’re interested.
Then more exploring. I’d been underwhelmed by Brooklyn Bridge before so thought I’d give it another chance. Still underwhelmed.
But a great view after sundown
Well this is a first – me going solo, visiting Jo in NYC.
With apologies to Paul Simon, counting the (stationary) cars on the New Jersey Turnpike was the only real hiccup in a pretty uneventful journey
Made it, and being NYC was treated to a dinner of Mac ‘n Cheese.
Jo then went off for Thanksgiving leaving me to my own devices. Apparently the thing to do is to watch the Macy’s Parade. Hmmm
Not ideal, so I didn’t.
But got out later on – Central Park (obviously)
On a clear day you can see Manhattan.
Carried on to Times Square to see if anyone is about at Thanksgiving. They are …
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