Travel Thursday: The Highline, New York

Have you heard of the Highline?
It is an old rail way line in Chelsea, that has been renovated into a city garden/walkway/greenspace.

We took a stroll along the Southern end of the walkway, entering by the Chelsea Markets. Well, Rob strolled, I waddled. It was a beautiful day. We had some yummy organic ice blocks and chatted and smiled and just in general, had a lovely afternoon.

The thing I love about it, is that there is such a strong antithesis between the older industrial buildings, the lush trees, the warehouses, the flowers, railway sleepers, newer chic apartments, and the occasional peep of the Empire State building. There are such strong contrasts, it is fascinating.

Here are some shots we grabbed on our stroll.

Travel Thursday: Top of the Rock, New York

New York. It is Rob's favorite city in the States. It is just so classic right? Seeing all these little spots where movies were filmed. So many amazing sights. So many different people. And all the shopping!

Last year in July we took a trip back to New York for a week and had our first two nights in Midtown by Times Square. We missed going to the Top of the Rock on our first trip, so we were determined to go up on this trip. And we did. And goodness gracious me. The view was actually indescribable. One of our absolute highlights. Here are some of our favorite shots.