Wed 22/8 11767 steps
Song: Uptown girl by Billy Joel
We woke up late and after trying, unsuccessfully, to find a courier service that would be able to send my bike’s battery to SA, we finally went walking, deciding what to do because it was too late for our traditional hop on hop off bus tour. We ended up at the sea front and went on a habour lights cruise which was very good. I must admit I did get a thrill to see the Statue of Liberty and the skyline of both New York and Jersey City, as well as the bridges in the sunset were stunning.
Too tired to walk as much as before, we found a bus and subway to take us home. By now we were getting used to how the numbered streets and avenues work. So with far fewer steps, we ended up nearer our hotel and had a late supper.
What I learnt: New York must be booming. We saw at least 7 construction sites from the boat. I can’t imagine living up so high in the sky.
Kim's journey 