Novices in New York


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May 25th 2012
Published: May 27th 2012
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Three weeks ago we were wondering if we might fit in a couple of side trips out of New York. As it has turned out, however, that was never an option as there has been just so much to see and do in this amazing city. We have been really happy with the little apartment we rented in East Village in Lower Manhattan. Over 300 years ago this area was once the country home of Peter Stuyvesant, the last ... Read Full Entry



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Ground Zero MemorialGround Zero Memorial
Ground Zero Memorial

Certainly a sobering experience to visit this memorial.
"Anything Goes""Anything Goes"
"Anything Goes"

Thoroughly enjoyed this Broadway show with all the old songs.
Central ParkCentral Park
Central Park

We enjoyed our Saturday morning ride in Central Park.
Central ParkCentral Park
Central Park

The prime real estate overlooks the park.
Central ParkCentral Park
Central Park

The old dairy was used when cows used to graze on the pastures in Central Park.
Strawberry FieldsStrawberry Fields
Strawberry Fields

This area was established in a corner of Central Park as a memorial to John Lennon.
Dakota BuildingDakota Building
Dakota Building

Overlooking Central Park, Yoko Ono still lives here.
Street fareStreet fare
Street fare

You couldn't go to Central Park without sampling a pretzel and hotdog!
Brooklyn BridgeBrooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge

Linking Manhattan Island to Brooklyn.
Brooklyn BridgeBrooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge

What a structure! It was a real experience cycling over and making our way through the weekend crowds.
The post will go through!The post will go through!
The post will go through!

The NY Post Office, one of the impressive public buildings.
The Empire StateThe Empire State
The Empire State

What needs to be said?
The Flat Iron buildingThe Flat Iron building
The Flat Iron building

This is the world's first skyscraper.
Cast Iron ArchitectureCast Iron Architecture
Cast Iron Architecture

The SoHo district is famous for its buildings with intricately designed cast-iron facades.
Hotel New YorkerHotel New Yorker
Hotel New Yorker

Another classic Art Deco building.
View from the Empire StateView from the Empire State
View from the Empire State

Looking down towards lower Manhattan.
View from Top of the RockView from Top of the Rock
View from Top of the Rock

Looking over Central Park from the top of the Rockefeller Centre.
Radio CityRadio City
Radio City

A beautiful Art Deco hall that seats over 3000.
Art Deco detailArt Deco detail
Art Deco detail

Part of a mural on Radio City..



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