Day 1 in Manhattan
Dec 17–18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
We started the day with a tour of Manhattan, Grand Central Station, Central Park and Harlem, with a local tour guide. Lunch was at the Bryant Park Christmas Market. We had dumplings, hot chocolate andRead more
Day 1 continues
December 17, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Day 2
December 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
The morning was a bit chaotic. Our bus leaving time was moved up which we were very unhappy about, as we could have slept in had we known. This information was provided via email, which we did notRead more
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December 18, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
After The Met we went to the 9/11 Memorial, the Oculus and One World Observatory. Thankfully the rain cleared up and we had a fabulous view of the city from the 102nd floor.
Day 3
December 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
Re-scheduled trip to Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty. I learned some interesting things at the immigration museum and it was very cool to be so close to Lady Liberty. The ferry departed fromRead more
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December 19, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 2 °C
Free time this afternoon gave us a chance to go back to the Bryant Park Christmas Market and see some sights not on our tour schedule.
Traveler
On the Terrace’s upper level, piers have scenes representing night and day. The grand staircases leading to the lower level, as well as additional piers, are adorned with carvings that depict the four seasons with detailed renderings of fruit, flowers, plants, and birds.”