New York City In 4 Days

So it is all over. I have been and come back already. My short time in New York flew, although we did so much I would have loved an extra few days there just so I could take everything in. We arrived at around midday on Tuesday after what felt like a life time of travelling and having no sleep, but we decided to power through and go straight out to see what the city has to offer. We jumped straight into the action buy going up the Empire State Building, this was honestly one of the most surreal experiences of my life. As soon as i stepped out onto the viewing platform I teared up, the view is breathtaking and I can not put into words how amazing the city looks from up there! After coming down from that high (literally) we went straight on to another high, by visiting Times Square, my first look at the place happened to be at night and it is so so bright and beautiful. After visiting Times Square at both day and night I can definitely say that it is almost a completely different place at night, it is so much better!

On to Wednesday, we started the day by going on the Staten Island ferry to see the Statue Of Liberty which is much smaller than I imagined but still great. I decided to go outside to take pictures on the ferry and I have honestly never felt that cold in my life, my fingers started numbing up whilst taking photos, I definitely would not recommend you do that in January! We then visited the Financial district and Wall Street which is completely different to how I imagined it, a lot more relaxed and not as fast passed as I thought. The 9/11 memorial site was also in this area so we then visited the museum there and had a guided tour by a survivor, this was one of the things I most wanted to do whilst in New York. The whole area was completely chilling and the experience was very emotional. After having a spot of lunch and some time to relax, we headed to China Town which is one of the most frightening places I have ever visited, unless you like a lot of gift shops filled with junk and people hassling you to go in them, I wouldn’t recommend you go there. But still an experience none the less.

Thursday was our final full day and one of my favourite days in the city. We started the day off by doing a spot of shopping in Times Square where I went a bit mad in the  Mac shop. We then went on the hunt to track down some cheap Broadway tickets, we managed to get really good seats for the Lion King that night which I have always wanted to see. For the remainder of the day we visited the Natural History Museum and Central Park where we went on a horse and carriage ride. This was one of the best things I did in New York and if you have a chance, definitely go on one, it is the best way to see in and around Central Park. That night we went for a beautiful meal in the Hard Rock Cafe before going to see the Lion King on Broadway, both experiences I will never forget.

The Friday being our last day and us having to leave at 7pm, meant it was more of a chilled one. I tried pancakes with bacon and maple syrup for the first time that morning and I was shocked by how nice it is, sounds and look so wrong but tastes so good together! We then visited Grand Central Station, where all I could think about was that very first episode of Gossip Girl and spend the rest of the day on 5th avenue and shopping before sadly leaving the amazing city to come home. I already miss being in New York and already want to go back, the trip has made me realize I am a real city girl at heart and feel much more comfortable in a fast passed place like that rather than in the still, quiet countryside.