We started off today on the subway up to time square and took in the madness which is time square at 10am, there is action everywhere you look, from a two story m&m merchandise store, a 60foot ferris wheel inside toys'r us to a two story basketball. We got on the bus to finish off the tour, which took us past Madison Square gardens,the Empire State Building, the Trump Towers and Macy's department store.
We got off near the Finacial district and by this time it was scorching, over 90f which is about 30c. We then headed to the staten island ferry which took us past goveners island , the statue of liberty and ellis island. On the trip back we listened in on a lady taking a tour group which was so riviting people on the tour were actually asleep!but truth be told it wasn't a bad talk, just not the best delivery.
After the ferry docked we walked through battery park which is the very tip of Manhatten and then caught the subway up to chinatown. Chinatown was like stepping into a different world, the smells, sounds and atmosphere were amazing. From the hawkers whom lined the streets, the shop keepers trying to force you inside to the guys who would whisper "Louis Vuitton handbags" and "rolex" to you as you walked by. It was an incredible experience and doubled with the heat felt more like Thailand than NYC. During this time we managed to chance upon little italy, which lived up to its name. Historically it equaled chinatown in size however now even on its sole street chinese stores have crept in. We stopped here for lunch which was very authentic food and also very good (bar the salad which was no more than lettuce with a dressing!I exagerate not). Then upon Julia's request we checked out the shopping in Greenwich village which, despite our best efforts we couldn't locate so instead settled for 24oz magaritas. Sitting outside Julia managed to spot Heidi Klum with kids in tow which topped off the afternoon(or not).
The evening commenced with a trip on the subway to the Bronx and Yankee Stadium, a sold out game which Julia's brother Steve got us tickets for. It is a fantastic stadium, topped off with absolutely fanatical fans, 54,242 of them to be precise. The atmosphere was incredible, the craziest and loudest fans I have seen live. On top of this we were treated to a great game 4-4 after the eighth innings so the Yankees brought on their specalist pitcher 'the sandman' to the loudest ovation I've heard and remember this is only season proper. The Yankees went on to win 5-4 in the 10th with 'the King of New York', Robert Jeter hitting the winning run. the atmosphere was electric and to top it off 4 black dudes took their shirts off and had a break dancing comp outside. That was it for us for the day to bed and ready ourselves for the next day.
Shaun
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