Left early to rent bikes near Columbus Circle. Took a detour for yummy muffins & coffee in The Bouchon Bakery at the Times Warner building overlooking the statue of Mr Columbus.
We went for a 4 hour ride around the island of Manhatten, starting first along the Hudson River, heading down to the South Ferry terminal. We came across the Financial precinct by chance & walked up to the Stock Exchange at Wall Street past the Trump Tower & Tiffany's; then past Pier 31 & up along the East side where the traffic was amazingly bad; brief stop at the UN building, & a nice ride along The East River & under the Brooklyn Bridge back up to Central Park. We then fanged it through Central Park to get back to the bike shop on time - to our very grumpy bike shop operator.
We had a long rest back at the hotel with a yummy heirloom tomato, salami, Delice cheese & a breadstick for lunch.
Left it a bit late - & the bus was interminably slow! - and only had an hour at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). And an hour having an expensive cocktail in the bar!
Back to the hotel (this time by Metro) - of course! - to pack (as we leave for Boston in the morning).
And then back out for dinner at The Modern (restaurant at MOMA) - thanks for the heads-up Nick & Sue!
A great modern eating experience. Fortunately it was still just light when we arrived so we had a nice view overlooking the sculpture garden.
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