Fantastic TR with some amazing pictures thus far! I was in NYC during mid Jan, some nice memories for sure!

Fantastic photos especially the sunset one and I did LOL at your Trump photo which I saw on Instagram!

How long did you spend in the 9/11 museum and did you book tickets in advance? Its top of my to do list for NY this summer but not sure how long to give being in the museum before planning something else for the afternoon. Is it worth doing a tour or is it easy enough walking round yourself?

Fantastic TR!!! I loved the darkness on the BA115 images.

Thanks for your comments somemale. Hope you enjoyed your trip to NYC too! We were there 17-21!

We spent coming up for three hours in there but you could easily spend some more time. There are tours available (which obviously come at a price) but I was happy enough walking around myself and at my own pace. I didn't fancy the idea of being forced to go around at someone else's speed.

Thanks tedcruz - more to come soon!

You're off to a great start. Here's to an equally fine finish! ^

really very nice trip report, enjoying it

Instead of messaging BA, why didnt you just ask the crew why were was no toast/butter/jam? Isnt that easier?

Thanks for the TR, pics and text.

New York really is a brilliant city.

Every time I plan a trip, amongst the first questions is "can I travel through NYC and stopover for a day or two?"

Looking forward to the rest.

As usual, great so far stu1985

Such a great trip report stu1985! Thank you for taking the time to share.

Cheers for that, I think I will just wander round myself then.

Great TR, thanks so much. Lovely pictures!

Don't dine at my place then. Lol

Great trip report. I love the sun coming up on a morning flight. Your pics make me want to travel tomorrow.

High praise from the master of TRs! Many thanks Seat 2A.

Thanks kosy91. I guess I didn't really have a chance to ask the crew - they were quite busy during the flight. Last time I asked when this happened, I got "We don't have those items today" LOL

Hah, well New York may just be my new stop over city! Thanks for reading kalderlake!

Thanks Andriyko

Glad you are enjoying the pictures gaobest - more to come soon!

Thanks Annalisa. Love a sunrise or a sunset!

Last night, we had been chatting about what we wanted to do today and we decided we would go to the Statue of Liberty. We hadn't booked in advance but a few clicks later, we had two tickets booked. I think we got scammed because we paid $25 each on whatever site we used but they were advertised for $17 on the day when we got there? Anyway, we couldn't get into the Crown but we could get part of the way up the Statue. So off we went. And we got to go through the cool shopping mall which is right by the 9/11 museum. I would definitely come here to get all of my messages if I stayed in New York! Love the architecture of the building.





We got down to the harbour where the ferry leaves from and went to collect our tickets. I was astonished by the number of people who had turned up on the wrong day and who got turned away by the lady at the ticket counter. I mean, come on, how difficult is it to book tickets for a given day and turn up on that day!? Getting to the ferry was a right hoo-ha with security the same as you get at the airport with the employees shouting the same words over and over again. Anyway, we got on board and got a spot up on the top deck. It was absolutely freezing! But the ride across to the Statue of Liberty was beautiful - it was great seeing New York's skyline from the water.





Lady Liberty was getting closer and closer and it was so exciting seeing her up close for the first time. I could see her from a great angle and took a photo of her....



Oh, you photobombing ba*tard of a seagull! I actually couldn't have timed that shot better if I was trying!

Now, out of the way seagull!







We got off the ferry and made our way into the Statue. There were two further security checks which seemed strange. First one was airport style - everything off. Second one about 2 seconds later was exactly the same and you had to go through the whole rigmarole of taking everything off again. Never mind, at least the police standing around were nice to look at

We picked up a couple of head sets and walked around the museum. It was a great place - really informative and the exhibits told a great story. I loved hearing how the concept of the Statue was first thought of and then all of the hard work which went in to putting her together. I did have to LOL at the part where the Americans ran out of money to finish her and had to fund the rest through donations as a result of a newspaper ad. But I am glad they did because Lady Liberty is absolutely beautiful and even more so up close and personal (which is what we did after we climbed the 200 steps to get to the outdoor level just below the base of her feet).











After admiring the view for a while, we headed back to the cafe to grab a tea and warm up and then headed back for the ferry to take us to Ellis Island.

Bye!



I loved these wee birdies just hitching a ride with us!









Ellis Island is well worth a visit. I will go again as we only had a few hours there because we wanted to do other things in the city in the afternoon so we really only did the main tour. It's a great tour and, as with the Statue of Liberty, you get headsets which guide you around the museum.



The arrival hall where all of the immigrants coming to the US got processed was massive. The stories were really well told and I could just imagine myself standing in line hundreds of years ago and the feeling of nervousness the immigrants must have had going up to the podium and not knowing which set of stairs they would go down - i.e. to stay in the US or get deported. I didn't actually take any other pictures inside - I was too engrossed in the stories which were being told about the different rooms you walked into. Outside was pretty.



Looking back to the city.





I took a walk around the grounds and stumbled upon this guy getting video'd singing New York by Frank Sinatra, New York against the city skyline. He was dressed up to the nines. It was so, so cringeworthy but I was transfixed and couldn't pull myself away until he had finished. Oh, how I would love to see that video!

We got back on the ferry and enjoyed the last views of the Statue of Liberty as we made our way back to dry land.





We grabbed lunch in a diner. I love this IPA - the label is awesome and the beer itself tasted SO good!



I wanted to walk the High Line so we did that after lunch. The High Line is an elevated walkway which used to be a train line in Manhattan. It's now a green space where you can walk above the hustle and bustle of the streets below. There are spaces to sit, some art work dotted around and it's generally a really nice piece of the city that I'm not sure if many people know about because it was quite quiet while we were there.











I couldn't get over the number of trains just sitting here!



Sun starting to set.



I loved the High Line. Such a simple concept but a great way to escape the madness of the city for an hour or so. It would be a great place to go in the summer with a few friends and some beers. This board just summed it up so nicely - you are welcome here. It doesn't matter who you are, you are welcome. The second paragraph I thought was written perfectly and summed up the views of a lot of people.



We made our way back to the hotel. Stud 2 wanted a nap so I headed to the bar with a newspaper and had a few beers. I had booked a steak restaurant that I had been recommended for that evening - Keen's. There was also a roof top bar I wanted to go to - 230 5th Avenue so we decided to head there first for a drink and then go for dinner.

The view from the roof top was amazing!



There are igloos that you can sit in if you wish or there are plenty of tables and chairs too.



And, more importantly, dressing gowns to keep you warm in the cold winter months!



*love heart emoji*



And off we go for dinner......Wow, this place was packed to the rafters and then some! I gave my name at the desk and we got taken to our table shortly after and given the menus. I had a great Bloody Mary to start with.





Love all the old pipes on the roof - hundreds of them!



And the steak - absolutely mouth watering. One of the best steaks I have had in my life! And yes, we both finished every last bit!





This guy's face was brilliant when he saw the size of the task he had ahead!



The extensive whisky list.....







A great meal. Not cheap by any stretch of the imagination but well worth it as a treat!

Stud 2 headed back to the hotel to go to bed while I went to the Marriot revolving bar to take in the night time views of the city. After revolving round for 45 mins or so, I went back to the hotel and promptly fell asleep!

Ah... Keen's. One of my favorite places anywhere. I've been going there for over forty years, they never disappoint. And the pipes? Hundreds? Not quite, I believe at last count there were 60,000-plus. Great report, look forward to the rest!