We met Vicky and Rob outside the Guggenheim, but unfortunately couldn’t go in as it was closed on Thursday. So, plan B was to visit the Met.
However, after finding out that it was a ‘donation’ of $20 per person we decided to leave them to do the museum/gallery thing on their own and go off for a ‘cheap’ wander!
We headed through Central Park, a bit of quiet and solitude from the hustle and bustle of the busy New York streets, and caught the subway to Brooklyn Heights.
We then made our way through the streets that were lined with impressive town houses to Brooklyn Promenade, which gave exceptional views back across to Manhattan.
The walk down the Promenade was lovely, and a nice escape from the city. We then took a route that was to take us slowly back into the city, firstly walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, and then into Chinatown.
The streets of Chinatown were packed, and there was a frenetic buzz about the place. We opted for a snack of Dim Sum from a local restaurant and started walking uptown through Little Italy.
We walked block by block towards Times Square, and 42nd Street where we were to meet back up with Rob and Vicky. As we reached 23rd Street we realised that we wouldn’t make it in time, so jumped on the subway.
As usual Times Square was busy, so we took a break and sat on the raised steps looking out across the square.
We then went on mass back to Claire’s apartment where we sat and chatted over a take out pizza.
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