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This blog details the two overseas trips Richard and I have taken together. In 2005 we went to Austria, Czech Republic, Hungry and Greece. In 2006 we went to China, Canada accidently, USA - New York only, Portugal, Italy and Greece. I have also included some photos from our trips to Port Douglas in 2005 and to the Gold Coast in 2007

Sunday, August 06, 2006

We walked 94 blocks of NY - 30th July 2006

We walked all the way from 31st Street up 5th Avenue via Central Park to 125th Street in Harlem. Yes we walked 94 blocks!!!!!!!!

It is Sunday morning and I cannot believe all the people who are going for a run or a jog. It is like there is some sort of triathalon going on but it is just a normal Sunday for a New Yorker in Central Park.

PIC OF CENTRAL PARK



VIEW FROM CENTRAL PARK



We walked cautiously through Harlem (high crime / non tourist area) but there was no need to as it was a friendly and colouful place. Lots of illegally copied CDs and DVDs here.

PIC OF HARLEM



We caught the subway back to 34th Street where we did some window shopping in 5th Avenue. Richard let me buy a bag in Macys. It is just a tourist bag with Macys written on it. I have never seen so many handbags in all my life. Walked past Saks on 5th Avenue. Gee with the prices no wonder Wiona Ryder did a bit of shoplifting there!!



We had a siesta again in the afernoon ad walking 94 blocks takes a lot out of a person!!!!

In the evening we went for another walk through little Italy. I like.

I notice some of the prices at the restaurants during our walk. One place wanted $50 (USD) for a porterhouse steak. On top of this you have to pay taxes and tip so you would have been up for $65 USD or $80 Australia for a steak!!!!!!

No wonder we have been dining at McDonalds!!!!!

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