Early birds will be rewarded if they visit New York in the Summer. Because it tends to get so hot in the afternoon, you can’t really beat an early stroll around the city.
We started off our day reviving some elementary school memories in the form of flag guessing at the UN Headquarters…
We then strolled through the streets and over to the Rockfeller Plaza for a bit of early morning shopping.
We strolled through the streets, pointing at every single building and taking in as much as possible.
After a quick pit stop at Ess-A-Bagel (831 3rd Ave between 50th and 51st Street) to pick up food for an improvised lunch, we marched straight up to Central Park to find a quiet spot to tuck in.
Fuelled up, we continued our exploration and quickly stumbled upon Conservatory Water, where kids and parents alike gather to sail miniature boats. 
We sat to rest our poor worn feet and observed the boats dancing and racing on the pond…
… before leaving Wonderland behind to continue our journey.
We headed North to the New York Public Library…
… where we met this reading-addicted gent!
We were taking a quick look at the Guggenheim‘s quirky architecture when we heard our stomachs grumbling in unison.
We raced back to Broadway for a taste of the city’s best hotdogs at Gray’s Papaya (2090 Broadway), which is another of those New York cheap food gems you don’t want to miss out on. Certainly not the healthiest of meals, but that’s what holidays are for… right?
After lunch, we zigzagged through the street to burn off some of the calories and tick some more iconic buildings off our to-see list.
As the sun set and fell behind the horizon, we reached Times Square.
With our eyes wide open, we took as much in as possible until our head spinned, at which time we decided to beat a hasty retreat (or, as most people call it, dinner!)
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Cake and Whisky 
How was the New York Public Library? It’s on my must visit lists!!
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We actually didn’t go inside as I would have spend the day there. Definitely want to go back and explore it in details though!
Sandra x
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I want to go to Central Park! Who am I kidding, I want to see every corner of America haha
xx Izzy | Qthee
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Sounds like an amazing plan! Can I come with you?
Sandra x
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Road trip!!!
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yay!
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How pretty. I’d love to go one day, it’s definitely a must. If I could I would leave right now and stay there for a very long time. Central Park just looks so beautiful all year around.
http://www.sixthskyline.com x
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It was my first time in New York but I’d love to go again some time in winter to see how different it’d look!
Sandra x
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heeey! hope you have a great day! do you want to follow each other via bloglovin? if yes, just follow me there and i’ll follow you back soon! http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/anna-alina-3947784
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Gahhhh I super miss NYC! This made me want to go back ASAP *looks at tickets*
Honey x The Girl Next Shore
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That was my first time in the US and I already can’t wait for the next trip!
Sandra x
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