Sunday saw us back in Manhattan for a deli lunch pastrami sandwich, a bucket list item, at Pastrami Queen.
The touristy Katz’s of When Harry Met Sally fame was deliberately given a miss due to the chronic long lines. I thought the sandwich at PQ was just as good as at the other place where we had eaten before plus it wasn’t so manic.
Then, after a short walk through Central Park for more autumn colour and a subway ride, it was up to the Top of the Rock, 70 floors up on the Rockefeller building.
We had got a bit of a handle on subway navigation again this trip but the larger stations can be a little confusing, especially at weekends, when line maintenance can totally upend timetables.
Always good to have a subway expert with us ie. the daughter.
Top of the Rock’s three levels of indoor and outdoor observation decks deliver spectacular, unobstructed 360 degree views of the city skyline. The terraces face east, west, north, and south, making it one the best observation decks in NYC.
Having an Express Pass for immediate entry at any time on the day plus priority elevator access, was a worthwhile bonus.
Dinner was in Jersey City at Hamilton Pork
Great BBQ and margaritas (and tequila shots for some).
Monday was our last day in the USA.
There was a final walk around the waterfront of Jersey City after breakfast and a relaxed afternoon waiting for our car and the trip to the airport.
Five weeks away from home and it had passed so quickly.
Thankfully I had made a mistake with airline booking dates, adding an extra week!
We had done and seen so much so the added time turned out not to be such a mistake after all.
Thanks to both families for their hospitality and time taken out of their busy lives to look after us.
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