After an overnight red eye flight to Seattle, a three hour wait, another four and half hour flight to Newark in New Jersey and then a 45 minute car ride into town we arrived in Midtown around 7pm and proceeded to haul our luggage up the five flights of stairs to our apartment. Not so much fun, especially when sleep deprived but we knew this was on the agenda from the previous time we stayed in this apartment.
A quick wash and change of clothes and we headed out for some dinner. Luckily not far to go or any searching required as we went to a great vegan restaurant on the corner of 46th Street and 9th Avenue, about 20 meters from our apartment. We had eaten here last time we were in Manhattan. They have great food and friendly service. We even received a free slice of vegan Key Lime pie which was great.
After dinner we headed north along 9th Avenue to the Amish Farmer's Market supermarket to grab some groceries. It was great to be back in a city staying in the same place we have previously stayed and knowing exactly where a restaurant and grocery store was. It felt familiar and new at the same time.
Back to the apartment for a relaxing drink and to unwind. Now time for a shower and bed. It's about 30 hours or so since we last slept so we're quite tired.
