Today is a day of break-through! We rode the Subway like the other big boys! I don’t know how much we’ll be allowed to use it. But I don’t think this method of transport was really appreciated for it’s time-saving ability. The subway is obviously a little shady at times and I wouldn’t travel late in the evening, but during working hours it truly makes a part of New York (just like with the Tube in Landan!).

A brief disagreement as to our current location (that I had to ask a tour-guide to prove that I was correct), we were outside the Empire State.
Once again, the phrase of ‘The buildings aren’t that big’ is aired, with my reply of a unapproved stare.

Through our CityPasses, we had access to the Empire State building along with a free audio tour. The audio tour was actually amazing; pointing out spectacular viewpoints, abit of history (Nom) and answers to what we were actually looking at. I would quite like to see the view from the 102nd floor (86th floor is the observation deck, 102nd is an extra), but then I’m not sure what you’d actually be able to see as it is the tallest building in Manhattan (WTC were prior to 9/11).

5th Avenue is still an impressive stretch of shops, ranging from the biggest names to the nitty-gritty, and shops that even I won’t shop in, but then I’m pretty picky anyway! Learnt today that Tiffany’s has six floors… of which I somehow over-looked last time, not that it’s my kind of shop…

Bryant Park is probably one of my favourite places in NYC other than Central Park, both on par with each other. For those who don’t know where it is, it’s hidden behind New York Public Library and I really think it’s one of NYC’s best points.
Just a large section of greenery surrounded by skyscrapers!

New York Public Library; it a shame that my local library isn’t as impressive as this. If it was I would definitely go everyday, the ceilings, furnishings and just general atmosphere is inspiring.

Another amazing ceiling is obviously Grand Central, along with it’s hustle and typical New Yorker manic commuter.

Got bullied into purchasing a CD. Regardless of how much you say no, you are still trapped in it. So I’m now an owner of somebody’s rap demo CD. At least I’ve helped a brother from another mother, [Nigga] (his words) and it’ll apparently help me get some ‘pussy yo’…

CRUMBS. Really good cupcakes, especially when they are free ! Apparently the village is the place to be too.

TGI is expensive !