A Short Holiday to see Autumn Leaves

[Froggy]

Taking a short break with the missus to see autumn leaves in US and Canada. We usually do this autumn leave thing in Japan but this time we thought we’d travel farther. Journey obviously started in Bangkok. Then we catch a direct flight from Singapore to New York, yes our journey shall start from New York City.

The flight is expected to take 18 hours but this is a very comfortable aircraft an Airbus 350-900.

Seats are super wide

Lots of legroom

Lots of storage too

Will sign in again when arrive

 

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Entering Alaska now another 6-7 hrs to go

Woke up and was served traditional Singapore style Malay satay, peanut sauce is very good

 

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Over Canada’s Northern Territory now

So far had 2 meals and a snack. After take off from Singapore we were served dinner

Salmon salad

Braised beef with rice

Chocolate cake

Then it was time to sleep. I think I did 6 hours, nice to be on a flat bed. When woke up was served a satay snack the peanut sauce was really good

After more than an hour we were served our second meal

Starter is tuna

Seafood beehoon

The beehoon May look normal but it’s rather flavorful while the shrimp paste chili sauce were a perfect match

Ended up with a very nice pudding and cheeses

Mildly sweet pudding perfect for me

 

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Arriving soon another 40mins. It’s been a long one I must say.

 

[Froggy]

So I finally arrived Newark Airport yesterday (Wednesday) at 5.30am

Immigration was a breeze took us less than 5min from queueing to exiting to get our luggage.

Luggage trolley is rather expensive at US$6 and then it was the taxi to take us to the hotel and it costs $95 arriving in the hotel just before 7am. Check-in time was 4pm so we went for a walk around the hotel area had breakfast at McDonalds

Went to the hotel at 9.30am to hang around. The night before the hotel was fully booked so we have to wait for check-outs and cleaning. I asked the hotel manager about car rental he told be there's one just next street at 25th Street a mere 5mins walk.

Was delighted to sort out my car rental on the spot. First is checking my driving license (Singapore and Thai) the staff told me its good both licenses could be use. Staff also told me car is good to drive into Canada and back just need to show the rental agreement. Also insurance is good for both US and Canada so no need anything extra. Total cost of the 10 days rental (including top insurance) was only US$1100, shockingly cheap. So I am basically all set for the trip. Will start driving on Saturday.

Very lucky also at 10.20am staff gave us the room key cards as a room was ready. Didn't go out as we slept in the hotel room till 8pm.

 

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Since woke up late went out to buy dinner. Here're scenes of me walking from 26th to 35th

Bought burger from here - Mooyah

The chef

Very nice burger

 

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Continued the walk back

Bought 2 slices of pizzas here

New York "street art"?

 

[winnipegjets]

Those foods are so out of your league. This place is more compatible with you.

Masa
Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circlefourth floorNew York10019
Cross street:at 60th St
Contact: www.masanyc.com
212-823-9800

 

[eatshitndie]

wah shiok! craving for some 24-hr nyc processed meals. long time no eat at ny.

 

[eatshitndie]

fiona visiting northeast canada too. cat 4, may be cat 3.69 before landfall.

 

[Froggy]

Those foods are so out of your league. This place is more compatible with you.

Masa
Time Warner Center, 10 Columbus Circlefourth floorNew York10019
Cross street:at 60th St
Contact: www.masanyc.com
212-823-9800

This is why I prefers to travel alone

 

[Froggy]

Sorry for disappearing past 5 days was busy traveling. Its now 8.20am in Quebec, we just arrived last night at 7pm. Had time to arranged the photos and upload come videos.

So my second morning there we had a great breakfast at a Johnny's Luncheonette on the next street.

Love this place

That's Johnny

Here comes the breakfasts

 

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Times Square is simply 1.3km away from my hotel so I took a walk there here's the walking scene along 7th Avenue

 

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More photos of Times Square

 

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While walking back to the hotel I came across this nice pub - Pig n Whistle Pub

Had 2 beers and some meatballs there, really enjoyed the atmosphere

 

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Oh one day in NYC I decided to see the Charging Bull so I tool the subway

 

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One morning I wanted to visit the New York Central Park so I walked there from hotel was a 40mins walk

Famous Trump Tower

Arriving in Central Park

Garden and city, its so relaxing

 

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Here's a nice video on walking to Central Park and inside the park

 

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Went to the Times Square again another night - NYC Time Square 24th Sep 2022, 9pm

 

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This is a nice Szechuan restaurant in NYC, very authentic. We needed something spicy