Unique New York, unique New York

Phew! Well we have had an amazing time here in the US of A. Five days was not nearly enough time for New York City, but we made the most of it and packed in as much as our feet would allow. You could easily spend months here and probably not even see a half of it.
We also have enjoyed the culinary delights of NYC. I am not sure if it is because we have been in a country where the flavour volume is constantly set to about 3 for the last 12 months, but it has been great to taste again! Bagels, knish, french toast and cupcakes! We even found a secret Burger Joint in the foyer of the Park Meridien (maybe not so secret if it is in the Lonely Planet).
Again I'm not sure if it's just because we have been in the rather uptight UK but we seem to have encountered a higher than usual number of "characters". From overly chatty shop staff, to rather vocal hostel residents to just the vociferous crazies on the street, everybody has something to say. It seems everyone has an opinion and they want to tell you about it.
Anyway I think I will let our pictures do the talking this time.

This is the 94th street, the third entrance is to our hostel.

Just some break dancers in front of the New York Public


Proof that Andrew's "New York" diet isn't working


Times Square



Friendly Pidgy on the Empire State Building


Grand Central Station


We spent a gloriously hot afternoon in Westchester county visiting family. It is home to the famously philanthropic Rockefellers and some stunning scenery, straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting.
A waterfall under the Brooklyn Bridge that is part of a series of waterfalls created by artist Olafur Eliasson setup around New York.



So New York.