With all these vats of cheese and doughnuts I’ve been consuming, it’s about time I did some exercise. I combined it with a New York must-see by running over the Brooklyn Bridge. Twice actually, if you count there and back.
Unfortunately it wasn’t the clearest night and just as I stepped off the bridge and started running back to SoHo, it started to snow. But clouds or no clouds, I’m always surprised when I look at the enormous Manhattan skyline. I find myself saying, ‘Woah, you’re in New York!’ and not really believing it.
The Empire State somewhere behind the Manhattan Bridge
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I’ve walked over Brooklyn Bridge many times, both ways. The views are amazing, especially at night when all the skyscrapers are lit up. If you walk over into Brooklyn, there’s a small park as you exit the bridge. Go through the park onto Henry Street, where you’ll find the “Plymouth Deli”. (Around a hundred yards from Brooklyn High Street Subway Station). They do really good food at half Manhattan prices. You get a LOT of food for your money. A bit run down, but well worth a visit. 🙂
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