Day 17 - Highline and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden

Still reeling from the disappointment of yesterday, it was a mutual decision to forget the alarm and allow for an easy start to the day. We consequently took it easy and finally emerged from the hotel in search of breakfast at about 9am. That search concluded at the local diner where we shared an omelette and blueberry pancakes for old time's sake, shunning the more sensible oatmeal option that had become our habit of late. After a quick return to the room to grab our coats, for it had turned very cool over night, we set off to walk the Highline. This is an old, no longer used, raised railway line that has been transformed into a pleasant walk with gardens, trees etc, allowing a view of the city from a slightly elevated perspective. The idea is similar to the Fernleigh Track in Newcastle. This is something I had really wanted to do and I was pleased I did it!

It was then off to wander the streets of Greenwich Village, something else I had wanted to see. We stopped briefly for a cuppa and shared tart, and then it was back on the road to our next destination.

Next stop was Bryant Park Markets, a winter market, where we briefly wandered amongst the various stalls. A few last minute stops at some Times Square shops and we were then making our way to Columbus Circuit where we grabbed some linner and some more sweets to keep us going into the night. By this time we calculated we had walked for almost 6 hours and our feet were killing us! I had also developed a blister on my heel which is no surprise given the amount of walking we have done. As we had an hour or so to spare before the basketball, we bought some Epsom salts and spent the time pampering our aching feet to allow them to carry us to Madison Square Garden and back in the evening. I must admit this helped greatly!

Our last night in New York and what better way to spend it than at a Knicks game...especially when they win...and they did - 102 - 94. It was a close and exciting game and we had a really good time. 

The final walk home seemed long but finally we made it back by 11pm. Last day tomorrow with only a few hours free in the morning before we need to head off to the airport.