23/04/24 New York

 When we woke this morning we were docked at Pier 88 in Manhattan. It was quite overcast to start,

but improved as the morning went on.  We decided to take our time leaving the ship today, and left at 12 noon and waited about 15mins for a taxi.  It took about 1/2 hr to get to Grand Central Station. It huge and has over 44 platforms and 67 tracks on 2 levels.  It is the world's largest train station by number of platform and by area occupied

After a good look around - it was time for coffee! And then another taxi ride to Ellen’s Stardust Diner for lunch. 

Right in Times Square😊

We were expecting there would be a queue to get in, but luckily we got in straight away. It’s such a fun place.  The waiters all take turns in singing! and boy can they sing 🎤🎼 This was our waitress :)

We eventually left the diner and managed to hail a taxi, which isn’t that easy! As there were so many people! This time we were headed for Central Park South, for a horse & carriage ride through Central Park.  

The ride lasted about 45 mins, and was fantastic.  The park is huge, about 843 acres . I think for people living in the centre of New York, in high rise accommodation, the park is a necessity!

Another taxi ride, towards the Stephen Sondheim theatre, where we sat and had drinks before going to see a show, & Juliet, which was fantastic, we both really enjoyed it. So many talented people 🎼🎤

On the way back to the ship, the taxi driver (the only one all day, that bothered to talk), commented on how busy it was for a Wednesday night @ nearly 11pm.  

Back into the ship just after 11pm, plenty of time for a night cap before bed.

Such a great day😍