Elevated experiences

 Boy, time is always too short in NYC!!! Trying to catch up,,, just the highlights of the last days,,,

Wednesday: SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (left), closeby Grand Central Terminal. This pretty new observation deck in Midtown is all about mirrors and immersive experiences. On three different levels, people lie down on the ground to take pics (of themselves), play arround with shiny balls and admire installations. There are two glass ledges 1,100 feet above Madison Avenue, too. 

Frankly, we liked the views of New York City (though, all through glass) best! From the wrap-around terrace outdoors, views go up to 80 miles! Measuring 1,401 feet (ca. 420 m), One Vanderbilt is the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, and, though it's a little lower than One World Observatory (WTC) and The Edge (on photo below),  views are worth standing in line a couple of times despite of time-framed tickets.

Installation

View towards Hudson Yards and The Edge

East River & Chrysler Building (right edge)

View south, with Empire State Bldg (right)

View West (Hudson River)

 

 

 

 

 

View North (Central Park)

  

On we went to Bryant Park and the Public Library (photo right), then strolling through SoHo (below) and ending up at Strands, our fav bookstore, with used and new books in one and the same shelf.

Here is a detail of Grand Central Terminal, with Chrysler Building in the background and the inside of this gorgeous historic railroad station.

 

The wooden escalators of Macy's (below) - haven't seen such thing before,,,

Dinner tonight was in NYC’s first Filipino-Spanish tapas restaurant on the LES: 87 Ludlow - after drinks in the Gugu Room nearby. Inspired by the Spanish influence on Filipino culture and food, the menu features tapas like Oyster Sisig, served in a hot mini skillet with a quail egg on top or Sardines with Ikura.