Well I'm finally here. Anne and myself arrived late this afternoon and made the most of the day by wandering around Manhattan and then going up onto the HighLine.
The buildings are just so incredibly high you go dizzy looking up at them.
This is the high line which is an elevated freight rail line which has been transformed into a 1.3km long park. In 1999 the residents fought against this historic line being destroyed and now it is this beautiful oasis above the streets of New York. It is now maintained by the New York Parks and recreation dept.
This is where the hotel is located -7th Avenue.
A balancing act above 10th Ave. (Not really that stupid, there was a glass wall behind me.)
The High Line looks amazing. Have a wonderful visit!
ReplyDeleteI love following your travels. As much as I now dislike flying, NY is still on my list. The husband has been twice, for stopovers and he was amazed. I want to walk the High Line and see that city!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an awesome trip! I've yet to see New York, so I'll live vicariously through your photos and story. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have a great trip. Thanks for sharing! Have a great day!
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Wonderful shots from the city. I liked that balancing act shot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Iidea a park on an old railway. Pity the idots we have in planning over here can't grasp that consept.
ReplyDeleteI never realised they left the tracks in situ. Or did they? How would they get depth under the tracks for a tree growing medium? Closer inspection and it looks like the tracks are not bolted down to the sleepers.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, I was there in 2009 when the Highline had opened not so long before. The green was very low at that time, it looks so green now! I remember that window with a view at the street, amazing place.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures of you and your friend. Its so very wonderful to meet friends!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! Keep em coming! Love NY, glad you have gotten around to visiting it. Nice shot of you and Anne too. Enjoy and be good xx
ReplyDeleteI think that top picture could have only have been taken it one place!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the trip - although the coffee wont be as good as Melbourne's!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Yay! you're in New York .... enjoy and have fun.
ReplyDeleteWow! Never been there, but just like I imagined ... well, kind of!!! Great balancing pic - I would have believed you were just being brave (or foolhardy) if you hadn't given it away! Enjoy!!! And maybe see if you can find out what a 'New York Minute' is ...
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your visit, as I know I will enjoy all your adventures and pictures! :-)
ReplyDeleteEverybody likes NY!! Boom &Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have joined your airlines frequent flyer programme. You are covering quite a few miles...brilliant. Amazing photos of NY. Have fun!
ReplyDeleteAnother view of NY ! I was there twice quiet a long time ago it's a very special city.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for a park!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been reading these posts backwards as I catch up with your blog (I've been disconnected from the blogging world lately, too much work and visitors at home!), and it's been so much fun visiting New York with you!!! How long were you there for???
I'll catch up with the rest of your (earlier) posts I'm missing tomorrow. My stomach is telling me it's time to eat something! :p
So you were in New York when I was up north. What a contrast in landscapes we must have seen. We loved New York.
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