United StatesManhattan Church of the Nazarene40°45’24” N 73°59’7” W
July 26, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
For my final stop of the day of course I had to see Times Square at night. By this point the place was bustling with tourists, locals, photographers, cartoon charachters and people carrying snakes.
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United StatesFishbridge Gardens40°42’28” N 73°59’56” W
July 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
This morning I was up fairly early to head across the Brooklyn Bridge before the crowds arrived. As it turned out that the crowds had sort of already arrived before 9am on a Saturday but hey ho! ItRead more
United StatesFulton Ferry Historic District40°42’11” N 73°59’22” W
July 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Once across the bridge I explored the suburb of Dumbo and Brooklyn's waterfront.
By far the most popular spot in Dumbo is one where you can see the Empire State Building perfectly aligned through theRead more
United StatesPier 11 - Wall St Seaplane Base40°42’13” N 74°0’23” W
July 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
From Brooklyn I took the ferry across to Wall Street, home of course to the New York Stock Exchange. Also down here is a Trump owned building and a very nice church at the end. I'd always thought theRead more
United StatesZuccotti Park40°42’35” N 74°0’47” W
July 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Next up I was back again to the World Trade Centre, this time in the broad daylight to have a look at the memorial, made up of two pools standing in the footprint of the Teon Towers. One of the poolsRead more
United StatesHudson River40°41’23” N 74°1’52” W
July 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
After some chicken and chips for lunch I boarded the free Staten Island ferry! This passes close by the Statue of Liberty and again offers great views of Manhattan, particularly at the back of theRead more
United StatesTudor City Historic District40°44’56” N 73°58’14” W
July 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
A quick stop at Tudor Bridge was next. I believe that there is a shot in one of the Spiderman's filmed here. It looked right onto the Chrysler Building and also at the UN headquarters on the oppositeRead more
United StatesTwentyfour Sycamores Park40°45’30” N 73°57’26” W
July 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
As we headed towards the late afternoon I boarded the Roosevelt Island Tramway. These red cable car type vehicles take 7 minutes to ascend, cross the West Channel and descend into RooseveltRead more
United StatesSutton Place Park40°45’22” N 73°57’23” W
July 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The island itself is only small but again had great views over to both Manhattan and Brooklyn.
United StatesWallabout Bay40°42’30” N 73°58’40” W
July 27, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Just heading into sunset I departed Roosevelt Island on the public ferry down the Hudson River towards Wall Street. The sunset over Manhattan was exquisite, with fantastic views of the Empire StateRead more
TravelerSnakes 🐍 haha. What a busy place. Where’s yer mask 😷
TravelerI'M GOING TO SEE DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE ON TUESDAY 📽