New York and Diana Ross
June 21, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
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 11:00Read more
Next stop New York
June 21, 2019 in England ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Seated and belted in the 747 bubble and ready for take off
Arrived
June 21, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
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.....
June 22, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Early Saturday morning in Central Park
June 22, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
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
June 22, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
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
June 22, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A wandering we shall go......
Mid morning refreshment stop
June 22, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
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 ...... resultRead more
Whose this in Wonderland?
June 22, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Why its Alice, Jayne and Keith of course.
Jenny CunninghamApologies for late response. Hope you have an amazing holiday. Very much deserved after a horrible time. Looks wonderful! The Alice is my fave!! Lots of love to you Enjoy Diana xxxxxx
Window shopping on 5th Avenue
June 22, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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 ownsRead more
Miss Diana Ross in NYC
June 22, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Hudson Yard Area on the West Side.
High Line Highway
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Casual stroll; with the rest of the thousands, along the disused rail line now built purely for walkers.
Still Walking......
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Battery Park Area on the Lower West Side.
Visiting the 9-11 Memorial
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Back outside at the memorial
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Inside the museum
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Still in the Museum
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
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
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Walking back up to the hotel
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
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
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
"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
June 23, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
...And look what's on TV when we get back to the hotel........
Staten Island Ferry
June 24, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
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
June 24, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
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
June 24, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Quick stop at the National Monument - Castle Clinton
TravelerEnjoy you 2 xx
Traveler
Ah enjoy! Well needed xx
Traveler
Very posh 👍🏻 Nice start to your holiday 🥂🍾
Keith Eckersall
It really is the only way to travel 😁 🥂