Not quite Marco Polo: More from New York

Well, New York is supposed to be fast paced and we certainly seemed to have hardly paused for breath.
On Wednesday we set off early and were at Top of the Rock when it opened at 8.30. Top of the Rock is the alternative to the Empire State and although slightly shorter does offer a 360 degree panorama and less crowds. It was a bit hazy, but clear enough to wow me.

Our next stop was MOMA - Museum of Modern Art and it did not disappoint. We found all the Michelin 3 star paintings and I really liked the photographs although not the special exhibition - a bit too confronting! It had started raining by the time we emerged, but we ventured back along 5th Ave and then into Grand Central Station - more grand architecture and into the foyer of the 1931? Chrysler building. The detail and finish in the foyer is beautiful.

We then took the subway to Soho to inspect the cast iron facades on some of the buildings which are interesting.

So today is our last day in New York and we started with a cruise around Manhattan Island which gives a different perspective and the guide was very informative. After relaxing on the boat (and getting sunburnt) we got our exercise by walking to the Highline Park an disused elevated railway track now recycled as a park. Our last excursion today was to Franklin St to see where Dominique Strauss Kahn is under house arrest. Tomorrow is another day and we leave for Montreal.