New York and Diana Ross
21 juni 2019, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 11:00Meer informatie
Next stop New York
21 juni 2019, Engeland ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Seated and belted in the 747 bubble and ready for take off
Arrived
21 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 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.....
22 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Early Saturday morning in Central Park
22 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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
22 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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
22 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A wandering we shall go......
Mid morning refreshment stop
22 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 ...... resultMeer informatie
Whose this in Wonderland?
22 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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
22 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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 ownsMeer informatie
Miss Diana Ross in NYC
22 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Hudson Yard Area on the West Side.
High Line Highway
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Casual stroll; with the rest of the thousands, along the disused rail line now built purely for walkers.
Still Walking......
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Battery Park Area on the Lower West Side.
Visiting the 9-11 Memorial
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Back outside at the memorial
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Inside the museum
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Still in the Museum
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Walking back up to the hotel
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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
23 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
...And look what's on TV when we get back to the hotel........
Staten Island Ferry
24 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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
24 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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
24 juni 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Quick stop at the National Monument - Castle Clinton
ReizigerEnjoy you 2 xx
Reiziger
Ah enjoy! Well needed xx
Reiziger
Very posh 👍🏻 Nice start to your holiday 🥂🍾
Keith Eckersall
It really is the only way to travel 😁 🥂