Perks of East Coast Living

One lovely weekend in October, we decided to take advantage of the fact that out on the East Coast, many major cities are so well-connected for relatively inexpensive prices. So, after hopping onto a BoltBus, we were in New York City 4.5 hours later where we met up with friends Jacquie and Regie who were vacationing there for a few days. Much eating, sight-seeing, walking, and shopping ensued!

On the first night, we watched an amazing performance of Stomp at the Orpheum Theatre.

The next morning, after a delicious brunch at Tartine, we walked to Washington Square Park for a gander.

Then, we went for a stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge (say "Cheese", Jacquie!).

In Brooklyn, we wandered over to the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory and had ice creams by the water before taking the water taxi to Midtown...

... where we went up to the 'Top of the Rock' and looked at some quintessential landmarks such as the Empire State Building...

... and Central Park (so huge!).

That night, we went for dinner at the National  (awesome suggestion, Seb!) and took in the sights of New York at night (hello, pretty Chrysler Building).

We made a stop at Momofuku Milk Bar for some deliciousness in the form of crack pies, cookies, and coffees.

On our last morning, we walked a portion of the High Line and took in the sunny (but cool) weather...

... and pretty brick architecture.

We ended our little getaway to New York and time with Jacquie and Regie with a visit to Chelsea Market where we 'oohed' and 'aahed' over the assortment of spices, teas, meats, bakeries and bread products, jewelry and clothes. And for Ted, no visit to New York is complete without a meal at Shake Shack so of course, we ate there before parting ways - Ted and I boarding a bus to Boston, and (later that night) Jacquie and Regie boarding a plane to Vancouver.