"NEW YORK" New York City by bugalugs

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Central Park in February - New York City

The Big Apple Here We Come!

After years of wanting to visit New York, we finally made it!

Our son Joe, was off on a ski trip with school to Canada, and I kept on teasing him that while he was away me and his dad would take advantage of some time to ourselves, and that we too would go away. At first it was just a joke but then we decided hey, why not!

I will add that we bought standby tickets and therefore we were not absolutely certain that we would get on the flight that day. However, our son was flying off the same morning so we met all his classmates and teachers, saw them all off and then went to a different terminal to get our plane two hours later. I was a nervous wreck, if it hadnt been 11am in the morning I may have gone to the bar and got a drink! However, all my prayers were answered, we got on the plane and to our utter delight we were upgraded to first class! Gosh, what a way to travel. Its pure luxury!!!!

So it was New York here we come!!!! :)

The weather was really cold but one of advantage of going out of season is you dont get the queues!

We both thought New York was brilliant and are really glad that we went. Even though it was exhausting, with all the walking.

I hope you like my pics and enjoy my page as much as I have making it.

Well here goes :-)

Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn Bridge by night

Most of the photos on this New York City page are from our visit in February 2002, however, we have since visited NYC two more times. One night in the summer of 2002 and two nights the summer of 2003. I have therefore added a few more photographs and tips.

Central Park

John Lennon Imagine Mosaic

This is our son and his friend with the Imagine mosaic in memory of John Lennon which is in Strawberry Fields in Central Park. Its situated over on the west side opposite the Dakota Building where John and Yoko Lennon lived.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Easy to get around
Cons:Hard on the feet!!!!
In a nutshell:Like walking into a film set, all those places you usually see on the big screen right there before your eyes!

Last visit to New York City: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Mar 6, 2005
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Comments (77)

geoffjansz Apr 2, 2007 at 8:20 PM Report Abuse

Good day Dianne Is this cafe within walking distance from the port authority terminal? can you use your own USB on front of the hard drive? thanks geoff from down under
Mikebb Jan 19, 2007 at 2:27 PM Report Abuse

Nice pages Dianne, will help when we have our week in NYC this June
volopolo Oct 15, 2006 at 12:57 PM Report Abuse

lovely page! Nikos
Sunnyspring Jun 25, 2006 at 2:12 PM Report Abuse

Very nice page! Thanks for all the advises and comments. It will be helpful for next NY vacation!
Sydmatt Dec 3, 2005 at 9:35 AM Report Abuse

The NYSE is in fact on Wall Street. It's entrace/facade face Broad St (at the corner of Wall St.)
Tourtech Oct 5, 2005 at 1:22 PM Report Abuse

Great NYC pages, I am here now, and my wife will be joining me this weekend. We are going to check out the church next week! All the best from travelling Canadians!
nicolaitan Aug 30, 2005 at 10:58 AM Report Abuse

having trotted thru your great NYC pages, it appears you have seen and enjoyed the city more than most locals.
dejavu2gb Aug 8, 2005 at 5:15 AM Report Abuse

Great New York Page... really enjoyed reading it... Made me very excited about my upcoming trip in December!!!
keeweechic Jul 5, 2005 at 5:00 AM Report Abuse

An Excellent page Di, so comprehensive and informative. Great new updates, what a bummer for Isidor Straus.
aussirose Jun 25, 2005 at 6:10 PM Report Abuse

G'day Dianne. Wow what a write up!! I can't believe the free ferry & bus service!! How rude was that waitress!! My goodness it's not as if you didn't give her a tip!! I would have walked out while she was still ranting!! Cheers, Ann :o)