Tartan kiwis in NYC

So usually I blog when I travel.  A post every couple of days at least.  We've been in New York for a week and it's only now, as we're sitting on the train to leave, that I have a moment to write.  Sure, they've been moments when we've been doing nothing but they've been filled with naps and planning whatever we're doing next. 

We arrived last Friday at midnight.  United do not feed you on the 6 hour flight from SFO, so we popped out for pizza by the slice (how New York is that?!) before collapsing into bed. 

Saturday was a quiet day.  We walked down the middle of 6th Avenue in our kilts as people took our photo.  OK, they were probably taking photos of the pipe band in front of us.  We were more like photo bombers.  Dinner at Basso 56 was very nice (pro tip: when booking on tripadvisor,  check you have booked for the correct day!)

The crack of dawn of Sunday morning was glorious.  Yes, I was up.  Subway downtown and a meander across the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise.  We have taken a *lot* of photos of that bridge over the past week.  You could also see the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building from the bridge.  We have lots of photos of those from all angles.

Time spent planning paid off and we had a fantastic breakfast at Clark's. Classical music blared from the speakers.  Breakfast came with juice, unlimited coffee or tea, and bubble and squeak with every breakfast (I had omelet, Mum had eggs bene ). 

A wander through the fruit streets, along the waterfront  (more photos of the bridge), and Vinegar Hill all before the crow farted  (I may have that expression wrong).  Barely a soul to be seen.  Just as well with my blood nose.  I probably looked like a cocaine addict. 

Time for a flat white (yes, you can find one in NY) at the Aussie run Bluestone Lane cafe, before a walk through the Brooklyn Flea market. It's very upmarket with clothes going for $100 or more.  Some interesting knick knacks.

We were still feeling quite fresh so the Brooklyn Botanical Garden was next.  Unfortunately I didn't get the subway stations quite right and we had a long walk across Prospect Park.  It was very pleasant with people playing sports (lots of baseball), picnicking,  and walking like us.  The trees were pretty bare so it was a little barren.  By the time we got to the gardens, we were quite tired and settled for a look at the cherry blossoms (some were in flower) and a sit down. 

Lunch (when you're up at 5.15am, you get a lot done before lunch ) was in the restaurant at the Brooklyn museum.   We both had burgers (healthier than it sounds) and then headed home for a rest.

We had planned to do the Harbour Cruise but they were all booked out when we arrived so we arranged tickets for another night.