New York City Finale
Wow, looking back now through all the images from New York City, it is hard to believe how much ground we covered. Most of that was entirely on foot. Over 60 miles in four days. That was a lot of walking....and tons of fun.
Our last day in the Big Apple was super busy and eventful. As usual, the day started with a quick breakfast at a nearby cafe to fuel our bodies for the urban hike. It was October 10, a Monday. The City was bustling with activity as millions of people made their way to work. In the streets were the usual symphony of car horns. The sidewalks were alive and fully "infested" with business men and women eagerly running the rat race. It was nice to just leisurely stroll along and stop for a photo now and then.
Our first destination for the day was the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or "The Met", located up 5th Avenue. The Met is the larges art museum in the United States, containing over two million works. This place was huge. We could only cover a small fraction of it in the short time we were there, but it was an amazing place to see. There were plenty of things to see along the way. One of the more comical scenes was two NYPD officers, who were both big guys, getting into the smallest car possible.
After leaving The Met, we walked back a different route that took us by the United Nations Headquarters. This complex, bordered by First Avenue to the west, East 42nd Street to the south, East 48th Street to the north, and the East River to the east, has served as UN headquarters since 1952.
The United Nations
We also made a brief stop at the famous Chrysler Building. The tallest brick building in the world with steel structure, the Chrysler Building stands at 1,046 feet high. It's an architectural marvel, but is not easy to photograph amongst all the other tall buildings and busy streets.
The Chrysler Building entrance
For sunset, we took a ride across the Hudson River to Hoboken, New Jersey. The view back across the river at the New York skyline was amazing. Not a cloud in the sky, but the sunset colors provided a nice backdrop.
Finally, the night (and the trip), culminated with views from the 86th and 102nd floors of the Empire State Building. The Empire State Building was the first structure completed that was over 100 stories. It stood as the tallest building in the world from its completion in 1931 until 1967. It is now only the 5th tallest skyscraper in the United States and 34th in the world.
So, there you have it. It was an amazing trip, and I've finally been able to get through all the images capturing the experience. Someday, I may even go back again...