It is nice to get back on the road again. It’s been a few months since the van was totaled and it took awhile to find the replacement. First stop heading out to Colorado was at my cousin’s in New Jersey. I arrived to Jersey late Friday night and took an early train into Manhattan to visit my daughter.
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Murray’s Bagels
What a great breakfast. These sandwiches were huge!!
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Little Island at Hudson River Park
Little Island is a unique public park located in the Hudson River at Pier 55 in Manhattan, New York City. It’s a floating park built on top of a series of mushroom-shaped pillars, creating a stunning oasis of greenery and open space on the waterfront. The park features beautiful gardens, performance spaces, walkways, and scenic views of the Hudson River and the city skyline. It’s designed to provide a tranquil and artistic retreat for visitors to enjoy various cultural events, performances, and natural beauty. Little Island has become a popular attraction in the city since its opening in 2021.
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Hudson Yards
Hudson Yards is this super modern and fancy neighborhood in New York City. It’s on the west side of Manhattan and is basically a city within a city. One of the highlights there is this crazy spiral staircase called the Vessel, which is this giant sculpture you used to be able to climb. And if you’re into shopping, they’ve got a huge mall called The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards with all sorts of fancy stores. Plus, there are some cool parks and public spaces, so it’s a pretty neat place to explore in the Manhattan.
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Oculus at the World Trade Center
The “Oculus at the World Trade Center” is this incredible place I visited in Lower Manhattan, New York City. It’s not your typical shopping mall; it’s more like a work of art. Imagine a massive, futuristic structure that looks a bit like a giant ribcage made of steel and glass. Inside, it’s a bustling hub where you can catch different subway lines and hop on the PATH train. It’s got a bunch of shops, cool boutiques, and places to eat, making it a pretty awesome spot to check out when you’re in the World Trade Center area.
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After all that walking, I went back to my AirBnB and took a nice nap then met back up with KK and some of her friends. We took an Uber over to Brooklyn, had a nice dinner then heard some live music. Was an outstanding day!
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