Novices in New York

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May 25th 2012

Published: May 27th 2012

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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UN General Assembly Chamber

McSorley's Ale House

McSorley's

Sawdust on the floor and nothing has ever been taken down from the walls!

Enjoying a beer at McSorley's Ale House

This establishment started trading in 1854. It is just a few streets away from our apartment. We asked for two and got four!

St Mark's in-the-Bowery

Built on the site of the original Stuyvesant chapel. It has vaults holding the remains of six generations of this family. It now operates as a performing arts centre as well as a church.

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