WEDNESDAY-
Out of all the days spent in NY, Wednesday has got to be my favourite. Although it was -4, I lost a glove, my body was numb and extremely tired, the weather was gorgeous with the sun shining and blue skies all day long! So this was obviously the best day to go and see the best sights in New York.
With an early-ish start, we headed down the road to get breakfast at a local place called 'Speedy's', and it was literally the best thing ever. They had a buffet available, with food such as pancakes and french toast, to bacon, sausages and potatoes available! After choosing what we wanted (pancakes, obviously), we sat at the gorgeous park opposite to eat.
Clueless as ever, we headed to the subway station, brought a single ride ticket and attempted to figure out our way to Brooklyn. Was pretty simple, but pretty impossible trying to follow the stops using a map, not a subway map! But we eventually made it. After getting off the subway, we walked through Brooklyn until we finally reached Brooklyn Bridge!
Following this, we met up with the rest of the group who had been on a garment tour. We then walked to the Rockefeller with shopping on the way obviously! We went up to the top to see the most breathtaking views of New York on a clear, blue day. It was just amazing.
We then walked to Central Park. Upon arrival, we all began to get really hungry so walked for what felt like miles back in the opposite direction to find anything and anywhere to eat. We finally ended up at Five Guys, slumped and tired. Resulting in us all going back to the hotel and sat down watching the Kardashians at 6.30pm, Wild I know!
That day was a long day. 24,359 steps and 17.61km later, we finally were asleep before 9pm!
(The Health app on my iPhone has been a life saver. I didn't even know it counted any of this until Thursday!)
THURSDAY-
Thursday was our turn to participate in the garment tour. We had the to opportunity to meet and speak with really inspiration people at Mood Fabrics - for anyone who doesn't know, this is where they film 'Project Runway' - and we then went to a sample sale and Around the World book/magazine store to speak to a PR/Publisher living in New York.
We spoke to the 'Wanderlust Girls' whilst at Mood Fabrics and had a Q&A-like session with them. In which they talked us through how they got involved in the industry and blogging. I also made a little friend whilst I was here as well. Meet the cutest little dog, Swatch.
Following this, we went back into tourist mode and explored what else the city has to offer. We got the subway to the Soho area (all refusing to walk as far as Wednesday, can you blame us!) to have a look around. We also went to Ground Zero. An incredible place, which makes you think a lot about all that is wrong with the world. Such a beautiful memorial for all those who lost their lives. After this, we headed to China Town and Little Italy straight from Soho, after eating pizza we headed back to the hotel.
