An early start (for some) to drop some laundry off at a wash and fold service (we want to look our best for you) then downtown to the Empire State Building to experience the magnificant views during the daylight hours and to beat the crowds. Fail on both counts!
A very hazy day greeted us with visibility at only 5 miles (8 km). There was a bit of a line to purchase tickets, line for obligatory cheesy photo, line to board first elevator, line to board second elevator, wait for people to get out of the way so you can take photos etc. I think we waited in line longer than we were at the top.
Crossing the East River via the Manhattan Bridge, the bus made a stop for great views back to the Financial District of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. Continuing on throught Brooklyn Heights we circled through Prospect Park, designed by the same people who created Central Park, past the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Museum before heading back over the Manhattan Bridge and the end of the tour.
Our growling tummies reminded us that we hadn't eaten (except for that hot dog) so we walked over to Chinatown for lunch (yum!). Leaving Chinatown we explored vibrant Little Italy (too full to eat anything) before catching the subway uptown to our hotel to freshen up.
Back on the subway to Union Square for tonight's show, Fuerza Bruta (not a broadway musical - I hope you were sitting down!). Think Cirque du Soleil on acid and you'll be close. There were people running over the walls, swimming pools suspended from the ceiling, bright lights, pounding music, wind machines...Google it and watch the vidoes on their site. A great piece of theatre that we highly recommend you see if you get the chance.
A couple of nightcaps at a local bar (suprise!!) before heading back to the hotel to rest our weary bones after a big day.
[Blogged @ 34,266 feet and 519 mph]
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