Monthly Archives: April 2013

Subway

Posted on April 8, 2013 by AMWeston

The cheapest way to get around New York is on foot but a quicker way is the Subway. Many years ago it had a bad reputation but nowadays it’s clean and quick. We were in New York for 11 days, … Continue reading →

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Eating Out – Dinner

Posted on April 6, 2013 by AMWeston

Most nights we ate out either near our apartment or downtown Manhattan. Here are a few of the places we ate at. Harlem Tavern – This was not far from our apartment. A lively, friendly sports bar. The food was … Continue reading →

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Little Italy and China Town

Posted on April 5, 2013 by AMWeston

Just discovered the photos from the afternoon we spent wandering around this area. Very interesting area – We popped into the Tenament Museum shop before wandering along the interesting shops along Orchard Street. From there we wandered up through Chinatown … Continue reading →

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Eating Out – Lunch

Posted on April 5, 2013 by AMWeston

Here are some highlights of places we had lunch. American Museum of Natural History – ate in their main food court – lots of good choice hot and cold very busy when we went as it was Spring Break on … Continue reading →

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Eating out – breakfast

Posted on April 4, 2013 by AMWeston

Now we are home I thought I’d write a few posts on some New York practicalities. Feel free to comment if agree or disagree with what I say. The first post in the series is eating out breakfast. Unlike in … Continue reading →

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Bloomingdales

Posted on April 4, 2013 by AMWeston

On our last day in New York we decided to visit the iconic store Bloomingdales. It was worth a visit and no wonder people buy the little brown bag it’s the cheapest thing in the store. I did treat myself … Continue reading →

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Flight home

Posted on April 4, 2013 by AMWeston

On our way home have landed in Paris after overnight flight from JFK. We are all tired and weary. Terry decided to take a lie down, luckily the airport is very quiet.

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Last day stroll in the Park

Posted on April 3, 2013 by AMWeston

A final stroll across Central Park from West to East. We explored new parts of the park. Still great even in the cold.  

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New York Historical Society

Posted on April 3, 2013 by AMWeston

When we visited the American Museum of Natural History we had spotted this museum, but it is closed on a Monday. We decided to visit it today. It is a little gem of a museum with history of New York … Continue reading →

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125th Street

Posted on April 3, 2013 by AMWeston

On our last day in New York we ventured up to 125th Street. We were staying at 118th Street so it was only a few blocks walk. We walked from Lenox to Fredrick Douglas. An amazing place and safe. Stopped … Continue reading →

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