From here it was to the boarding/security area for the statue cruises. One thing about New York is they are pretty full on with the security screenings, which is warranted given what has happened in the past. Just being on the top deck of the boat you get a magnificent view of lower Manhattan and once the boat starts leaving this view grows bigger and you just marvel at what a city New York is. We arrived at Liberty Island, went through security and up towards the pedestal (I was too slow on getting crown tickets). It's amazing the history behind Lady Liberty, and her symbolism in the past and present. I spent the better part of two hours exploring the museum and the island before heading to Ellis Island. I personally didn't know much about Ellis Island before going, apart from its role in immigration in New York. The information in the exhibits were very informative, not only about the island but as well immigration in the whole USA. One thing I found out was that Chinese were restricted via law in entering the country .
I returned to Manhattan and wandered up to Hudson Eats, a fancier food court with a variety of options and great views to New Jersey and the Hudson. I had umami burger which was pretty good. From this I walked up the Hudson, passing the different piers and seeing all the apartments along the side. Oh what I would give to stay one night in one of those places. That night I went to the nets vs 76ers game, which I got a ticket for only $17. Yep an nba game for $17 I was stoked. Barclay centre is amazing, great stadium, very posh with lots of food options. I was three rows from the back, which meant that I was obstructed at times, but for $17 I ain't complaining.
Woke up to a brilliant Saturday morning, sun out in force and another big walking day planned. First was a stop at the Brooklyn flea/smorgasburg/bergn. The flea is a really cool place to get old, vintage knick knacks, clothes or books. If I was living here it would definitely be on my list of places to shop. Bergn is like a food court that is always there with loads of interesting options. Smorgasburg was also there which is normally an outdoor food market but relocated indoor during winter. Not as much selection as what would have been when it was outdoors but was still very cool nonetheless. Here at this place I had my best meal so far, an amazing Sisig from adobo kitchen. It was just a perfect combination of flavours and textures, all in this bowl.
After this I went to walk over the iconic brooklyn bridge. It was busy as to be expected but it is definitely something that must be done. Great spectacular views 360 degrees, and really shows the growth of the city. I walked down to dumbo along the piers and up towards brooklyn heights. I popped into Pop2 Brooklyn which was a tiny flea market. Walked down to Caputos in cobble hill to get lard bread. Walked past Carroll Gardens and down to Red Hook. That night I had a pub crawl organised with New York Pub Crawl. Just in general it was a good places good deals but the setup was a bit lacking. There was no ice breakers or anything to get the group together, the places were good but at the end of the night the organiser disappeared.
Sunday woke up and needed to eat momofuku. I walked past it the night before so it was always gonna happen. Pork buns and momofuku ramen, delicious food and no wait cause I was a solo eater. From there I was so full I had to go walk it off so highline it was. Really cool place, can imagine the summer time would be a spectacle. It crosses over the meat packing district, chelsea markets and numerous busy intersections so gives you great views. Chelsea market is busy, packed full with people but loads of places to eat. If I wasn't so full I would have got something to eat, this place has everything, even pies (aussie/kiwi ones :D). From this I went to East towards Times Square, walked around a few streets and different avenues. I then went to a pub just to have a beer watch some sunday footy and eat some wings. It was just so I could use some time before going to the knicks vs raptors that night. I got decent tickets, top level but the first row so an unblocked view. Great game, went into overtime, and the atmosphere was going off. Unfortunately I was knackered and drifting off in the final quarter. But it was awesome to watch Melo play live and to be at Madison Square Garden.
A really great weekend was stoked I ticked off more things on my list.
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