What we did with a week in NYC:
- Clocked up a marathon and a half - we explored New York largely on foot and loved wandering in the different neighbourhoods
- Became regulars at Johny's Luncheonette - a bustling countertop eatery serving up cheap and delicious breakfasts...mmm, fresh blueberry pancakes!
- Immersed ourselves in Picasso, Van Gogh and arty design at the Museum of Modern Art, made even more enjoyable by having the $20 entrance fee waived on Friday night
- Walked across the Brooklyn Bridge and the entire length of Central Park, including swinging by Strawberry Fields (at my request)
- Savoured southern soul food in Harlem, the best bagels from a Jewish joint and more awesome American BBQ, thanks to excellent recommendations from friends
- Learnt about life as a poor immigrant in the Lower East Side Tenement Museum - an old tenement house that closed in the Depression years and provides a fascinating snapshot of immigrants' lives
- Went up the Empire State Building for fantastic views of....the misty cloud enclosing the viewing platform that day! With bad weather for our last few days in New York, we thought we'd picked a good moment to go up as we could finally see the top of the building from ground level. Alas, it wasn't quite as clear as it appeared! Still, after patiently waiting in the mist, there were moments where the cloud swept away to let us appreciate slivers of New York views.
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