Got a slow start to the day so didn't get outside until 10.30. We were happy to see that there was no rain in sight, just blue skies and sun. Made our way to Battery Park and hopped on the 11.30 cruise to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Due to Hurricane Sandy both are closed so we only got a view from the boat, but it was a nice way to see the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge and the coast of New Jersey.
Afterwards we grabbed some rental bikes and rode down to Chelsea to walk the High Line, which used to be railroad tracks but is now a public park. The High Line is definitely unlike any park we've been to. It really is just a narrow path with plants, shrubs and flowers on the sides, but the setting is so unique. High above the traffic, it links from one side of Chelsea to the other and offers plenty of seating to relish being in the centre of New York. There were a couple of pop up food stalls there so we ate some Mexican before riding back downtown and returning our bikes. Next we caught the metro to grand central, did some shopping and walked around a little before going home.
Had dinner at a Ukrainian diner in East Village. Looked a little dingy but the food was amazing. Delicious comfort food that didn't feel heavy or oily. Then grabbed a coffee and headed home.
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