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    Sunset 🌅 & Rainbows 🌈 over NYC

    June 12 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C

    Tonight was our final night in New York City, and we decided to book a visit to the iconic Top of the Rock to watch the sun set over Manhattan. It felt like the perfect way to farewell this extraordinary city — one last chance to simply stand still and take in the magnificence of New York spread out before us.

    Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans.

    A thunder and lightning storm rolled in just as we arrived. (Thunderbolts and lightning… very, very frightening…) The observation decks were closed and we were unable to go outside. We were so disappointed ☹️, but weather is one of those things completely beyond our control.

    In fairness, the weather has been on our side for almost the entire trip. Today was incredibly hot and humid, and I suppose we were due for a little drama before saying goodbye to the city.

    And then, just as suddenly as it arrived, the storm ⛈️ passed.

    The skies cleared, the decks reopened, and we were free to witness the most spectacular sunset imaginable. As daylight slowly faded, thousands upon thousands of lights began twinkling ✨ across the city, revealing New York in all its illuminated glory. The skyline transformed before our eyes, from golden evening hues to a glittering wonderland of skyscrapers, bridges and endless city streets stretching into the distance.

    As if that wasn’t enough, before the sun disappeared completely we were rewarded with a magnificent rainbow 🌈 arching across the Manhattan skyline. (Sort of sums up our rainbow 🏳️‍🌈 adventures across USA!) It was one of those unexpected travel moments that no amount of planning can create — and somehow it made the evening even more special than we had imagined.

    We also tackled The Beam Experience, recreating that famous New York photograph. A little terrifying, a lot of fun, and definitely something we’ll remember!

    Our final night in New York was a feast for almost every sense.

    I say almost because afterwards we headed to TikTok Diner near Penn Station for dinner.

    The view from Top of the Rock? Spectacular.

    The rainbow? Magical.

    The city lights? Breathtaking.

    The meal? Absolute shit. 💩😂

    A fitting reminder that even in New York City, you can’t win them all. Still, what an unforgettable way to spend our final evening in the city that never sleeps. 🗽✨    Read more