New York - a journeys end

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Our 100 day adventure ended in New York which was not as pretty as we remembered when we visited 6 years ago. Many buildings had scaffolding around them and construction work going on within. We couldn't decide whether it was post hurricane Sandy repairs or an upturn in the economy, focused on the building trade.

We did the usual shopping and sightseeing and I wandered into Times Square during the afternoon of New Years Eve. Big mistake as the place was heaving and barriers were being erected to prevent vehicular and pedestrian access. As a result I got carried along with the crowd until I got clear of the restrictions. Sue had a similar problem trying to shop in Macy's and gave up in the end.

We had a wonderful Gala 5 course dinner at Pera restaurant which I booked 2 months ago and a lazy day on New Years day.

Once we return home we will compile a best of blog, although it may be hard to get joint agreement and some places/events will be hard to split.

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Photos

Ice skaters in Bryan Park
This park was a wasteland in the 70's until restoration. Empire State building in the background.

Times Square
Chaos on the afternoon of New Years eve.

A view from a window
This was the view from our seventh floor hotel room. The familiar skyscraper is the Chrysler building.

A New Year toast
Taken at Pera restaurant Madison Ave.