It took about 6 hours to return to New York from Boston so I was glad my flight wasn't until the next evening which gives me a whole day in New York. We were staying at the Holiday Inn again but this time things didn't run as smoothly as last week's stay. Firstly we were given a room with a double bed. They were very quick to change it when told of their mistake. Secondly the safe in the room wouldn't work. Again they were very quick at responding and in no time at all an engineer came and changed the batteries. Then I couldn't find the hairdryer so once again I had to phone down to reception. Now would you have looked in the cupboard under the sink for a black bag that contained the hairdryer? I rest my case. I then decided to iron the top I wanted to wear that evening. I found the iron but there was no plug on it. I mean do people steal everything in a hotel room? This time I decided to leave it as I was sure reception had had enough of me by now. When J called for me to go out I was bemoaning the fact that my iron wouldn't work. She took one look and said 'Retractable lead and plug?' OK that was definitely my fault just glad I didn't call reception. All 14 of us met for a final meal in the hotel restaurant. Time to say our goodbyes as most people were leaving the hotel tomorrow either to fly home or to continue with their travels.
On the final day J and I wandered around Union Square where they were getting ready for a Taiwan festival.
Sounds yummy!
Early lunch in the Cull and Pistol in Chelsea Market (Well it was my birthday weekend)
Where else would you see Minnie Mouse walking home?
Then I walked round the corner to Grand Central Station. I couldn't leave New York without a last look at this magnificent building.
People everywhere, waiting for trains, meeting their friends admiring their surroundings and then I spotted this couple.
Glad you had such a memorable birthday, as well as trip to the US. I'm sure you're also happy to be home again. I know I always sank happily into my own bed at the end of a trip. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip! I've enjoyed following along with you.
ReplyDeleteHappy belayed birthday to you ! I was a little disappointed of Boston, it was too European for me, I felt like in England, or almost ! But I can imagine that an American from Texas finds it amazing !
ReplyDeleteYou did a great trip ! and yes people steal in hotels it's unbelievable !
It was fun to follow you on your tour and see many things I remember. The Central Station I liked very much. When travelling through the States you regonizes so many things you have once seen in movies. I often felt like a was driving in a movieset.
ReplyDeleteThat last shot looks like something you should frame! I had a good laugh about your everlasting need to call the front desk. They have to be use to that :) Safe travels home. Janey
ReplyDeleteIt looks as though you packed a lot of fun stuff into that last day of your trip. And what a fun way to celebrate your birthday. Belated birthday wishes to you!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are really interesting but railway station and New York library are great. Belated Happy Birthday. Your lunch was fantastic but too big for me
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ReplyDeleteoh lord...won't get that off my mind for a bit
...Love your last street-shot. Very lovely
Looks like a great last day. I'm definitely not ordering the intestine vermicelli!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great end to your trip. Belated birthday wishes. Hope the journey home was less stressful than the final hotel stay!
ReplyDeleteMuch to our regret, we missed seeing Grand Central Station. It will be nice to drop into future conversations, 'When I had my last birthday in New York...'.
ReplyDeleteNew York must be a fascinating city! Good spotting the romantic couple! I've never heard of an iron with a retractable lead and plug. It seems like a wonderful place to have celebrated your birthday too - very memorable.
ReplyDeleteNice post! And that giant lobster... yummy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday for this day. I have been away so I must scroll through your trip to NYC to catch up on your adventures. We stayed at Holiday Inn too. I had a giggle at the problems I've had those too on my travels. your meal looks a lot ore appetising than intestine vermicelli. Love the last photo.
ReplyDeletebon anniversaire et merci pour ces très belles images !
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