We are loving our long break here in New York. It is tiring compared to a beach holiday as we are pretty much on the go everyday. I was starting to flag a little by Saturday so David suggested a day out to Rockaway Beach. This is more a summertime place than winter destination but I checked on line to see if restaurants were still open and once satisfied that they were we headed out via the subway.
I can't get over what value for money the subway is here in NY. We have now bought two one week tickets which give unlimited travel on the subway, buses (although we have not used these yet) and even the cable car over to Roosevelt Island. I couldn't believe how high the cable car was at one point. I'm pretty much fearless but David said afterwards that he'd had one of those split second waves of panic when he had looked down at the ground. We could have travelled back on the cable car but instead chose the subway.
We set off for the journey to Rockaway and enjoyed people watching on the subway. Eventually once we were no longer on Mangattan Island the train popped out into daylight and we could see the districts heading out to our destination. As we got nearer there were boat houses and wooden houses on stilts over the water. I guess it must be magical in the hot summer months as they had seating areas outside near the waters edge.
We arrived at Rockaway and had a walk up to the beach and boardwalk. The high street was cute with some shops and restaurants. We walked up both sides and I kept my eyes open for the gas station. The reason for this was behind the gas station and overlooking the bay towards the Manhattan skyline is a restaurant called The Wharf that has good reviews. Sure enough we found it and walked out of the cold into a cosy bar. We ordered brunch which came complete with cocktails. I had my usual Bloody Mary and David chose a Screwdriver. We ate the most tasty and savoury steak and eggs with house potatoes and enjoyed the view.
On Monday it was off to Bryant Park for the Christmas Markets and to watch the ice skating. We didn't have a go ourselves but enjoyed ring side seats to watch everyone enjoying themselves and falling over. They have these great figures of snowmen and penguins for children to use to keep themselves upright. If I was going skating I could do with one of these.
We visited Ellen's Stardust diner for breakfast one day. All the staff are Broadway wannabes so they serve your coffee and then get up sing. It was a great atmosphere and we had to queue to get in but it was well worth the wait,
I can't get over what value for money the subway is here in NY. We have now bought two one week tickets which give unlimited travel on the subway, buses (although we have not used these yet) and even the cable car over to Roosevelt Island. I couldn't believe how high the cable car was at one point. I'm pretty much fearless but David said afterwards that he'd had one of those split second waves of panic when he had looked down at the ground. We could have travelled back on the cable car but instead chose the subway.
We set off for the journey to Rockaway and enjoyed people watching on the subway. Eventually once we were no longer on Mangattan Island the train popped out into daylight and we could see the districts heading out to our destination. As we got nearer there were boat houses and wooden houses on stilts over the water. I guess it must be magical in the hot summer months as they had seating areas outside near the waters edge.
We arrived at Rockaway and had a walk up to the beach and boardwalk. The high street was cute with some shops and restaurants. We walked up both sides and I kept my eyes open for the gas station. The reason for this was behind the gas station and overlooking the bay towards the Manhattan skyline is a restaurant called The Wharf that has good reviews. Sure enough we found it and walked out of the cold into a cosy bar. We ordered brunch which came complete with cocktails. I had my usual Bloody Mary and David chose a Screwdriver. We ate the most tasty and savoury steak and eggs with house potatoes and enjoyed the view.
On Monday it was off to Bryant Park for the Christmas Markets and to watch the ice skating. We didn't have a go ourselves but enjoyed ring side seats to watch everyone enjoying themselves and falling over. They have these great figures of snowmen and penguins for children to use to keep themselves upright. If I was going skating I could do with one of these.
We visited Ellen's Stardust diner for breakfast one day. All the staff are Broadway wannabes so they serve your coffee and then get up sing. It was a great atmosphere and we had to queue to get in but it was well worth the wait,
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