First step completed, the flat is empty!
2024年4月30日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Before starting our mega trip, we had the huge task of emptying the flat and moving all of our stuff into storage (with no car!). Although it was tough, we were getting more and more excited!
Packed for the month, ready for the bus
2024年4月30日, カナダ ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
We arrive at Toronto bus station ready for our overnight bus to New York. Somehow we manage to fit a months worth of luggage into carry-on storage.
Off we go on an 11 hour coach to NYC
2024年4月30日, カナダ ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
It's 8:30pm and we're ready to go! Next stop New York city (after a scary stop at the border and a few stops at some exciting American petrol stations!)
Arrived at the hotel
2024年5月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
With no sleep, we arrive at our hotel in New York at 9:30am! The Radio Hotel. After a quick rest in the lobby, we head into the city to start the day.
First activity, tour bus
2024年5月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
What else would you do after an overnight bus trip?? Get on a bus tour of course! Great way to see the city, but we didn't realise how burnt we would get sitting on the top (we were used to Torontoもっと詳しく
Sightseeing
2024年5月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Lots of photo opportunities
9/11 Memorial
2024年5月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Bull balls
2024年5月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Some photo opportunities were obligatory
Staten Island Ferry
2024年5月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Thanks to some tips before we arrived, we found the ferry that takes you past the Statue of Liberty for free!
Statue of Libby
2024年5月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
French Cream Donut
2024年5月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
"Best donut ever" - Becky 2024
New York Pep Pizza
2024年5月1日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Had to try some New York Pizza while we were here too
The Sky Tramway to Roosevelt Island
2024年5月2日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
A cool way to get to Roosevelt Island (aka cat island)
Roosevelt Island
2024年5月2日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Photo shoot and picnic
Cat Sanctuary
2024年5月2日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Maybe Beckys favourite spot of the trip
Rockefeller Top of the Rock
2024年5月2日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Magnolia Bakery - Banana Pudding
2024年5月2日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
More food recommendations from friends, this was definitely worth it and better than expected
Times Square
2024年5月2日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Our first time in Times Square. Right in the middle of the hustle and bustle (and a giant hotdog). Glad to see but we don't talk about the street performers "taking" a fifth of our daily budget thatもっと詳しく
Bryant Park to end the day
2024年5月2日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Ending the day at Bryant Park, listing to some live music.
Central Park - Conservatory Gardens
2024年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Back at it again the next day. We start at the north of Central Park and work our way down, going into a number of gardens, climbing some rocks and walking around the lake.
Central Park - Reservoir
2024年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Levain Bakery Cookies
2024年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
About halfway through Central Park, we walk west to find some lunch, and what a lunch it was!
Central Park - Bethesda Terrace and Mall
2024年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Back into Central Park, we visit some famous spots and turtles!
Meeting Leon! Virgils BBQ
2024年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
After seeing our 100th insta story in New York, Leon tells us he's also in the city! We meet up at an American BBQ restaurant, have deep fried steak and beer and take some photos around Times Square.
