Louis and my excellent adventure in NYC
Louis Kettle is Derry’s very cool nephew. He is currently on a whirlwind holiday going to various destinations around the U.S. for the next month. He started his journey in NYC, and I had the pleasure of spending all of Thursday with him. After a quick bite to eat, we walked to the start of the High Line on West 34th, which is a public park build on a 1.45 mile elevated area that was once a freight rail line. It was a lovely stroll, lots to photograph and take in, and the weather was hot and felt great. We walked to the end in the meatpacking district.
From there we walked through the Flatiron district, eventually heading up Fifth Avenue where he had his first NYC pretzel from a corner vendor. We went into the Empire State building, got a ticket for the NY Skyride, which was fun, and then continued along Fifth, making a detour at Rockefeller Center. Back on Fifth we carried on to the fountains in Central Park. Afterwards, we walked to Times Square, stopped for more food (and his must have “I heart NY” t-shirt), and then eventually made our way back to Penn Station where I said goodbye and headed to NJ. He is already off on the next leg of his journey to California.
I do believe he is taking his first picture of the Empire State Building.
At the start of our walk on the High Line.
A great day for a stroll!
Farther along our walk.
Taking in the sights.
Me doing the same.
In the lobby of the Empire State Building.
Taking pictures of Rockefeller Center.
Fifth Avenue near Central Park South.
Near the foundations in Central Park.
In Times Square.
For the benefit of his family, I put an album of these and some additional pictures on my Facebook page. I may add some additional scenic shots here another day.