Fall in Central Park.

An Autumn scene in Central Park New York.

A Castle in Central Park Manhattan.

A strikingly beautiful castle folly can be found in the middle of Central Park. Belvedere Castle gives visitors spectacular views of New York from its observation deck

It was built in the late1860's from local Manhattan schist and gray granite.

 

Run-up The Empire State Building!

The Empire State Building held its annual Run-Up on Wednesday 5th February 2014. Participants start in the lobby and race to the top of the famous skyscraper up 86 floors to the observation deck above 5th Avenue New York.

Five hundred runners registered to take part from all around the World.

The Empire State Building Run-Up is organised by New York Road Runners, who also bring you the New York City Marathon.

 

 

 

Hot Pies on a Cold Day in Manhattan.

There we were on a cold day in Midtown Manhattan, feeling a little hungry and chilled and walked past  a 'Pie Face' on 7th Avenue, it's warmth and enticing aroma stopped us in our tracks, we looked at each other and headed straight for the entrance. Through the door was a wonderful display of hot baked pies of various varieties. We made our choice found a table and indulged in a satisfying savoury delight, with a hot cup of coffee and to top off the pleasure experience a piece of pumpkin pie. 

The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff very friendly and accommodating. 

To add to my complete satisfaction the pies each have a face!

Picturesque Ice Skating in Central Park, NY.

Ice skating in a picturesque setting in Central Park is a popular winter pastime for locals and visitors to New York.

There are two sites, the Wollman Rink which is at the southern end of the park and the Lasker Rink at the north end of the park. which in the summer becomes a swimming pool! 

Both are open from November to March and skates can be hired and lockers are available.

Wollman Rink

The day we went to the Intrepid Air Museum at Pier 86 in West Manhatton.

I wasn't sure what to expect at the Air and Space Military and Maritime Museum that is housed on the USS Intrepid Aircraft Carrier.

As you board you are taken into a world of maritime and air history, that leaves an impression on you of magnificent achievements. Whether physical, emotional, engineering or mechanical. 

Starting on the flight deck, there are historic war planes, helicopters and recently the Space Shuttle Enterprise.

Below deck you have the opportunity to view the workings of the Aircraft Carrier and see how the crew lived whilst on board. Along the route are guides with expert knowledge who are eager to answer any questions and some who have served in the military with many stories to tell.

There are exhibits and interactive booths with working whistles, Morse code equipment, videos, sound experiences etc.

The exhibits also include submarine USS Growler, and British Airways Concorde G-BOAD.

Well worth a visit, but a fair weather day is recommended.