(I wrote that message online but now I'm filling in more details of the day.)
The day started even later than yesterday. We went to South Terminal after breakfast, yet it was too late to catch tickets on the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. I should clarify: The tickets are always available but there are limits to the number of visitors that can actually ascend the base section. We were too late to be able to do that, so we decided to try the lady later in the week.
Still feeling in a touristy mood meant we went right to the Empire State building for a trip to the observation deck. Eighty-six stories sure beat the mere ten of the apartment in BC. Of course, we have lots of pictures of us in front of the view.
Lots of walking also allowed us to see Hell's Kitchen and the East Village areas today. Boy, are my feet tired! I'm glad I got a good pair of running shoes before coming.