New York / Boston Trip Recap

Walking down W34th Street with a view of the Empire State Building. That was was the first moment my feet hit pavement in Manhattan. It only took me a few seconds to see why people wanted to live here, and to see myself living here too.

Central Park

My posts about my trip to New York and Boston have been a bit all over the place and way behind schedule considering I was there in August 2013. So here is a recap just in case you missed it - or in case your new here (Welcome!).

Grand Central Terminal

Boston was actually the first port of call where I was shown around by my friend and local. He did scare the daylights out of me at one point but I did enjoy Boston quite a lot and, after the trip was over, found myself missing certain things about it, the cute buildings, the weather, the easiness and openness of it.

Boston - near Davis Square

New York City was next and it was both amazing and exhausting. I climbed iconic buildings, felt like I was in a movie at Grand Central terminal, sneaked photos in the New York public library's Reading Room and lazed in Central Park.

Empire State Building

But New York is not a place to be lazy, its bustling, energetic and exudes wattage like Time Square at night.

Times Square

So a full day in Lower Manhattan was offered up to the travel Gods including a bite to eat at Katz's Deli, and a sail-by hello to the Lady Liberty.

Lower Manhattan Skyline

I don't think it worked though because I found myself knocked out on my last day and having to drag myself out of bed to take in the view of the Manhattan skyline while walking across the Brooklyn Bridge.

Brooklyn Bridge

I could definitely see myself living in New York. Like many others, I fell in love with the city and I only saw a microscopic section of it. I would love to see so much more. I might have to plan another trip there.

Top of the Empire State Building

I hope you enjoyed the posts from this trip and, if you haven't been, are now inspired to visit this amazing city.

If you have been, what did you love the most?

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Grand Central Terminal, New York

Grand Central Terminal facade

I cant tell you why - maybe because I'm a bit of geek - but i really wanted to see New York's Grand Central Terminal. It was my first stop in New York City. Standing in the main concourse next to the information desk was surreal. Very surreal. I knew i had never been there in my life and yet i felt as if i had been there, it felt so familiar, almost normal. I guess i have all those Hollywood movies to thank for that. Actually, my entire stay in New York had a sprinkling of movie magic, i did feel at times that i was walking around a very large movie set. But i digress.

Inside Grand Central Terminal - Information Desk

Grand Central Terminal, not Grand Central Station as i originally thought it was called, is lovely. The light, the marble, the space, the turquoise ceilings painted with constellations, the people rushing around, the busy-ness and the stillness of it. I easily spent a few hours there trying to let it all sink in. And there is quite a lot!

One of the most unexpected things was how nice people were. Usually tourists standing about in a busy thoroughfare get grunt, huffs and tsks from other people rushing about. I was trying to take a selfie in front of the information booth when a woman offered to take a photo for me. She took a couple, stuck around to see if id like it and then wished me a pleasant stay in New York! My jaw just about hit the floor, SO sweet!

Inside Grand Central Terminal - Main Hall

If Grand Central Terminal is not on your list of things to see when you go to New York, put it there! It is worth a visit. There are guided tours, an audio tour and even an app you can download which will tell you all about Grand Central Terminal and its hidden secrets.

Have you been? What did you enjoy the most?

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