We had a big day riding the subway today, making the most of our 7 day pass. The Botanic Gardens, situated in the Bronx, are open free of charge on a Saturday between 9 and 10:00 am so we rose to the challenge of getting there in time! There is a 'tram' ride around the gardens with an audio guide which explains some of the history as well as the specifics of each area of the gardens. It was excellent and we assumed that it was free as no one asked us for a ticket. When we stopped at one of the official stops, the driver asked a man who was waiting if he had a ticket or not. We decided at that point that, when the ride was over, we would walk briskly away!
We changed trains at 161st St, Yankee Stadium, and were surprised when the train left the subway and came 'into the light'! The stadium dominated the skyline.
The NYC Botanical Gardens are the most beautiful gardens that we've ever seen.
This trail left the sealed paths and headed into
the bush. We saw many squirrels and the cutest chipmunks you've ever seen!
Autumn is just beginning to be noticeable in the gardens.
The waterfall didn't show up well on my little camera.
Can you believe it? A concierge!
Fancy photography!
The conservatory.
After a very peaceful morning at the gardens we rode the rails again, back through the Bronx, right through Manhattan Island, over the bridge and into Brooklyn. It was a stunning day today, blue skies and warm temperatures with little wind so Coney Island was in our sights.
This view, at Brighton Beach, reminded us of so many American movies that I had to take a photo. We didn't see any spectacular car chases under the rail bridge though so it was a little disappointing!
Brighton Beach
Coney Island fun fair.
Looking back at Coney Island and Brighton Beach from the pier.
Coney Island is home to the original Nathan's Famous Frankfurts hotdog stand. This is where those horrible international hotdog eating competitions are held. There is a very large electronic sign on the side of the building counting down the seconds until the next competition...good grief! Peter bought the obligatory hotdog which was surprisingly small and much tastier than Aussie hotdogs. It was more like a bratwurst sausage.
Look above the cars in the middle of the photo and you can see the train waiting at Coney Island station. This is a subway station, by the way!
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