First Day - Highline , Chelsea Piers and Empire State Building 20140902_135627

First Day - Highline , Chelsea Piers and Empire State Building

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September 2nd 2014
FranFirst morning we woke too early as still on UK time! Set out for a walk in search of breakfast. We came upon the Highline Park a couple of blocks from our AirBNB. What a lovely place! Walked along elevated above the noise and heat of the city. Lovely calm place with people just strolling, sitting on benches or taking pictures. We took loadsof pictures too (as brother in law Nick ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more