New York and Diana Ross

So easy and so quick. 09:03 train out of Poulton Le Fylde straight into Manchester airport. Checked in and after even being singled out for extra security checks we are in the Virgin Lounge by 11:00Leia mais
Next stop New York

Seated and belted in the 747 bubble and ready for take off
Arrived

Arrived at JFK Airport 1 hour early and 3 hours later we finally leave the airport arriving at our hotel (The Sanctuary in midtown Manhattan) 1 hour later.
It's getting time.....

Early Saturday morning in Central Park

Up early to join the park runners in Central Park and see the lovely early morning reflections on the lake.
Paying our respects to John Lennon

At the Dakota building where John Lennon and Yolo Ono lived and the entrance where he was shot and killed. Photos in the park are at Stawberry Fields and the tribute.
Back exploring the park

A wandering we shall go......
Mid morning refreshment stop

Stumbled across the Boathouse and the best way to beat the queues at the cafe on the front is to head for the alcohol at the outside bar round the back and happens to overlook the lake ...... resultLeia mais
Whose this in Wonderland?

Why its Alice, Jayne and Keith of course.
Window shopping on 5th Avenue

Out of Central Park and straight on to 5th Avenue and it's landmarks like the Plaza hotel from home alone in New York fame, Tiffany & Co, and someone who has his name on a building to show who ownsLeia mais
Miss Diana Ross in NYC

Fabulous concert in the wonderful Radio City Music Hall a venue with a capacity audience of less than 6,000 people 🇺🇸
Walking from mid town Manhattan

Hudson Yard Area on the West Side.
High Line Highway

Casual stroll; with the rest of the thousands, along the disused rail line now built purely for walkers.
Still Walking......

Battery Park Area on the Lower West Side.
Visiting the 9-11 Memorial

Back outside at the memorial

Inside the museum

Still in the Museum

References to a tragic day that saw nearly 3,000 innocent people killed in terrorist attacks on the same day 11th September 2001.
Tribute to the Fire Fighters

Walking back up to the hotel

From an Atrium to stacking shelves with cars. A quick stop for a drink and all that jazz on Bar 55, catching up with a general to sunset on the Empire State Building
Carry on walking

"Get in there", says Jamie Carragher - but Jamie Carraghers bar was shut....
A crowded Time Square and the only way to get across is on a high wire tight rope....
High wire tight rope

...And look what's on TV when we get back to the hotel........
Staten Island Ferry

Walking back down to Lower Manhatten.
Past the Empire State Building and the 1st sky scraper in New York - the Flat Iron Building.
Staten Island Ferry

Through Washington Square Park down to Battery Park again with a memorial to the Korean War and also a statue in honour of the immigrants.
Staten Island Ferry

Quick stop at the National Monument - Castle Clinton
ViajanteEnjoy you 2 xx
Viajante
Ah enjoy! Well needed xx
Viajante
Very posh 👍🏻 Nice start to your holiday 🥂🍾
Keith Eckersall
It really is the only way to travel 😁 🥂