Upon serious reflection I can think of no other city in the US that offers more iconic experiences for your buck (or crypto) than New York City, it can be overwhelming. Many travelers make the mistake of trying to do much in a day and therefore don't enjoy any of it on a deep level. Raymi and I always try to pace ourselves, balancing our excursions into Manhattan in a way that allow us to see a few sites at our own leisurely pace.
Since we had plenty of daylight left after our stroll through Central Park we decided to walk on to Grand Central Terminal.
On our way from the southeastern tip of Central Park we passed by the The Plaza Hotel, one of the most distinguished (and expensive) hotels in the city. Room rates begin at almost $800 per night, excessive no matter what the price of Steem is...I think I'll stick to Airbnb.
As we walked south towards Grand Central we took in the spires of spectacular St. Patrick's Cathedral in all their glory.
Finally, we reached the impressive Grand Central Terminal. The site, and 42nd Street and Park Avenue has been a transportation hub since the 1870’s. The current Beaux Arts-inspired design replaced older structures and was built in phases between 1903 and 1913. Since then it’s gone through several restorations and expansions. As you can see, the building is a masterpiece of architectural design, both inside and out.
Seasoned Traveler Tips
There’s a special surprise lurking in Grand Central Terminal in an area framed by four archways enroute to the lower concourse. You can experience an amazing sound-broadcasting effect. If you and a friend stand at opposite ends of the underpass and one of you speaks towards the wall at a normal volume, the other person can hear you perfectly even though you are almost thirty two feet away and facing in the opposite direction. The stone walls and ceiling reflect the sound on a path across to the opposite side of the underpass. This is referred to as the Whispering Gallery or Whispering Walls.
Also, culinary creations from one of the best chefs on Earth can be sampled for under $10 a serving in the Grand Central Terminal's food court. We discovered award winning chef, Rene Redzepi, creator of the famed Danish restaurant NOMA, opened a pricey restaurant called Agern in the terminal. He also operates a food hall that offers options to fit any budget called Great Northern Food Hall.
I hope you enjoyed this journey!
Yours in the Chain,
Eric
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