New York City

የታተመ: 24.07.2023

Day 15

Today, after breakfast, Lucas and I set off on our own. First towards Rockefeller Center through Bryant Park, then on to Grand Central Station.

Bryant Park
Grand Central Station
Ticket Counter

Then we pick up Guido and have lunch with Jan at Café Fiorello, where Jan is a regular. This restaurant is an ideal 'pre-opera aperitif spot', just opposite the Metropolitan Opera, known as the Met.

Café Fiorello, Jan's table

After lunch, we take an Uber to the One World Trade Center.

One World Trade Center

Lucas and I go to Battery Park to wave at the Statue of Liberty from a distance.

Ellis Island

The Oculus Transportation Hub (designed by Santiago Calatrava) is impressive, depicted as a large phoenix.

Oculus Transportation Hub
Oculus Transportation Hub

There is more art in the square....

World Globe

..or...

..Bremer Stadtmusikanten with a twist...
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We pass by the fire station, where a bronze plaque commemorates the men and women who perished on 9/11.

Dedicated to those who fell and to those who carry on
Fire Station Ground Zero

We return to our hotel after another impressive afternoon.

Brownstone House


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