In case any of you were wondering, New York City is rather large. We had a well conceived idea to rent bikes for the day and ride around Central Park. We packed snacks and reading material so that the day could be enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Well, after one complete 6 mile loop, our adventurous sides won out and we opened up the map. A few blocks away from the park is the Hudson River which has a bike path, the Greenway, that runs from 60th street all the way down to Battery Park. "Looks like fun", we said to one another, and off we rode!
It was a beautiful ride, albeit another 6 plus miles one way in 95 degree heat!
On the way down, we stopped by Ground Zero and saw the construction. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 9 years. It was a somber moment.
Our next stop was Battery Park which also inspired patriotism. Looking out at Ellis Island and our Statue of Liberty made us both proud to be Americans. Yes, we were proud, but also a little dehydrated. So I went to buy us some diet cokes, which were sold to us by someone who could barely speak English. After cracking them for a long swig, he handed me my change and it was two dollars short. When I inquired that the price on the sign was less than what I was actually charged, he belted out in his thick accent, “dat price for Pepsi, not Coke!” I think our forefathers would be disappointed……
We then decided to ditch the bikes and head for Wall Street. I tried to imagine what it would be like to work there every day…..it wasn’t appealing. It’s a wonderful place to visit, but neither one of us could live it that type of craziness! We did have to find the bull and get our picture taken with it. I’m optimistic that it will portend better financial years ahead!
About this time, we were really starting to get tired and hungry, so we headed back. I rode with my camera around my wrist and tried to get pictures of Megan trailing me. You know how we love the “self portrait” shots!
After dropping off the bikes, we had to stop by the soup place that was from the Seinfeld episode, “The Soup Nazi.” We picked up a shirt for our buddy Todd and some chilled gazpacho and headed home. Sorry, "No soup for you!"
Tonight, we’re going try to find a sushi place we walked by the other day, the Blue Fin, and then hit a Speak Easy or two.
If you’re enjoying these posts, click on the “follow” link on the upper right side of the page, as I might not be able to upload to FB all the time.
We miss and love you all!
It was a beautiful ride, albeit another 6 plus miles one way in 95 degree heat!
On the way down, we stopped by Ground Zero and saw the construction. It’s hard to believe it’s been almost 9 years. It was a somber moment.
Our next stop was Battery Park which also inspired patriotism. Looking out at Ellis Island and our Statue of Liberty made us both proud to be Americans. Yes, we were proud, but also a little dehydrated. So I went to buy us some diet cokes, which were sold to us by someone who could barely speak English. After cracking them for a long swig, he handed me my change and it was two dollars short. When I inquired that the price on the sign was less than what I was actually charged, he belted out in his thick accent, “dat price for Pepsi, not Coke!” I think our forefathers would be disappointed……
We then decided to ditch the bikes and head for Wall Street. I tried to imagine what it would be like to work there every day…..it wasn’t appealing. It’s a wonderful place to visit, but neither one of us could live it that type of craziness! We did have to find the bull and get our picture taken with it. I’m optimistic that it will portend better financial years ahead!
About this time, we were really starting to get tired and hungry, so we headed back. I rode with my camera around my wrist and tried to get pictures of Megan trailing me. You know how we love the “self portrait” shots!
After dropping off the bikes, we had to stop by the soup place that was from the Seinfeld episode, “The Soup Nazi.” We picked up a shirt for our buddy Todd and some chilled gazpacho and headed home. Sorry, "No soup for you!"
Tonight, we’re going try to find a sushi place we walked by the other day, the Blue Fin, and then hit a Speak Easy or two.
If you’re enjoying these posts, click on the “follow” link on the upper right side of the page, as I might not be able to upload to FB all the time.
We miss and love you all!
This is going to be fun going on your honeymoon with you. Rob
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