New York - Day 3

Thursday, July 3

Last night there was a big thunderstorm with lightning and heavy rain that caused traffic chaos and minor flooding. Today was forecast to be similar. As we left the hotel the heat and humidity hit us so we went into "tropics" mode where we slowed our pace and ducked into air conditioned stores to cool down every so often. We still had a lot of 5th Avenue to check out so we headed for it along some of the cross streets that we hadn't been on before.

As we went past Radio City Music Hall we enquired about the backstage tour that is run daily, only to be told the theatre was closed for electrical repairs today and also would not be open tomorrow being the 4th July holiday. Noelle misses seeing inside again (3 times in a row now) but it just means it goes on the list of things to do next time!

Pity the pic is so small and you can't see the pout at not being able to do Radio City's backstage tour

We continued our stroll along some of New York's main avenues checking out the fantastic Art Deco buildings as we passed them. Most of the interesting buildings have a write up about their history on a plaque at the front door that also points out their special features that made NY such an innovative city in the 1920's. Some other buildings were just quirky and we couldn't resist taking pics of some.

The 21 Club in NY

When we visit NY we always try to have a special meal at a different restaurant so today we decided to have lunch at Michael Jordan's Steak House at Grand Central Station. We were given a table overlooking the main plaza and it was fun watching the passing parade of people heading in all directions ahead of the 4th July holiday long weekend. We enjoyed a fantastic meal and it will definitely make it onto our list of memorable meals we've enjoyed around the world.

Noelle at Michael Jordan's Steak House

Enjoying our entrees (appetizers in the US)

After lunch we continued on our leisurely stroll soaking up the atmosphere of 5th Avenue and enjoying the sunshine, warmth and people watching. We went inside Trump Tower for a cool rest and drink - we didn't see Donald but his presence was there with all his merchandise available to purchase.

At the Trump Store in Trump Tower

Nearby was another well known store and we couldn't resist another photo opp!

Tiffany & Co shop on 5th Ave

On the way back to our hotel we passed more NY icons like the Russian Tea Rooms (where Alan had gone back in the late 1980s) and Carnegie Hall. There were so many great looking buildings that you only really notice when you see them from street level. Of course, being NY there are always quirky statues and things to grab your attention for another photo op!

Noelle and friends

The forecast thunderstorms hit just as we were going out to dinner and boy, did it bucket down! Luckily we only had a small distance to go and by the time we left it had stopped, although it is forecast to rain during the night and well into tomorrow but to clear in time for the fireworks tomorrow night.

NYC thunderstorm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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