Monday, 21 October
This morning we departed Boston’s South Station and headed for the big Apple by train. It was a good journey, taking about three and a half hours. We were in our new digs in time for lunch in the beautiful cafe next door. The Hotel Edison is an Art Deco building very close to Times Square. Unfortunately the plumbing seems to come from that period too. Everything else is lovely.
After lunch we had a look at Times Square, then caught a taxi to the Guggenheim Museum, just to have a look at the building. Across the road was Central Park and we walked back into the central area through the park. There are a lot of people jogging and riding bikes through that park!
Back in town we had a drink at a juice place with nice juice and awful music, then made our way to the Rockefeller Centre. We bought tickets to the observation deck on the 67th floor but had to wait a couple of hours for our time slot. Spent the time having a cuppa in the lobby area as we were still too full from lunch to have a meal.
The lift takes 45 seconds to get to the “Top of the Rock” and one of the staff estimated that 8,000 to 10,000 people go up every day. The views of the city were pretty impressive. Got back to our hotel around 11.30 so this won’t be published tonight.
Great pics Heather, especially good one of the Guggenheim! And the pics of Central Park are SO Central Park!
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos.What a long busy day there must be a few lifts to accommodate 10000 people!
ReplyDeleteDO NY for me Heather. I won't be there myself! Though I do remember Anne's visit in the beautiful snow. Several known "sights' already. First pic from the great height is a "wow' factor. Impressed with designated laneways in Central Park.
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