Early in October we did a quick weekend jump across the Atlantic. We had never visited New York before, but the city really impressed us. Friendly, nice weather, a lot to see, there are worse cities to visit.

Glass Apple Store in New York

As every male find out when they bring their female counterparts to this city; 5th avenue is not healthy for your wallet. We also found this little shop right next to Central Park – the church of apple was very popular.

We also had to visit a sky scraper. As we already had found 5th avenue, “The Rock” – or Rockefeller center, was nearest. The view was great from the top sightseeing floor.

View from Rockefeller center

We did not visit the Empire State building, but the building that again has become the highest building in New York was easily visible.

View of New York skyline from Rockefeller center

Circle Line is the best choice for viewing the city while on water. They had a very professional tour, including a skilled guide and interesting sights. Some of the sights were very well known.

Statue of Liberty

We did not visit ground zero, the site of the world trade center, but we found some other twin towers.

Twin buildings

While visiting Chinatown we found a lot of things that we did not buy, among else these snacks. They might taste good, but we left the testing to other people.

Snack - dried fish

Walking in Chinatown felt like visiting a totally different city. Different stores, Asian people and a different selection of goods.

Shopping in Chinatown

I am not sure if this is a Chinese apothecary, but the glasses on the shelf had a lot of weird stuff in them.

Chinese shops sell a lot of weird stuff

The distance from Chinatown to Brooklyn bridge is a nice exercise, it was in the middle of the day, and the sun shone brightly, but some images were passable anyway.

Brooklyn Bridge

Finally I had to try to reproduce one of the best known images in the world. I skipped including myself though. I thought the sun peeking out behind the top of the Flatiron building was kind of charming.

Flatiron building