Last night Jon and I had to improvise with the sleeping situation. One couch two guys. So we both could have a little comfort I took the cushions off the couch and gave them to Jon for the floor.
With eggs and toast on board I journey over to Manhattan, Chelsea district. I heard of a street called the Garden district. It was surprisingly hard to find. Now that I have been there and seen it with my own two eyes, I will tell the world, so no more confusion. Avenue of the Americas is also 6th ave. All the plants and flowers you could ever want can be found sandwiched between Avenue of the Americas and 7th Ave on 28th street. You’ll know you have made it when you see shrubs and flowers pouring out of store-fronts onto the sidewalk. Feel free to drop into any of the shops, they don’t mind someone looking around. Consider it a free botanical garden museum.
I walked down toward SOHO to find an Apple store. My phone is having problems with its volume control. When ever I put in my pocket and press it with the slightest touch. The volume shoots up, making me look like I have turrets as I rip the headphones out of my ears with a painful look on my face.
STATEN ISLAND RUN: I had a great run today on Staten Island. I was amazed how many people talked to me about running, where to go, and what shoes to wear (by a 5 figure shoe enthusiast). Here is the Staten Island run down-low: Catch a subway to South Ferry Terminal (Staten Island Ferry). Don’t worry too much about timing because during the day there are 3 every hour. The ferry is free and passes the Statue of Liberty, bonuses one and two. Make sure you sit on the right side of the ferry going to Staten Island so you can see the statue. (left side on the return) Once through the St. George terminal and all the bus stops stay left on Bay St.. Follow Bay St. for three blocks and make a right onto Victory Ave. This avenue has a lot of car traffic, but wide sidewalks. You’ll run up a hill the entire way to Silver Lake Park. This park has numerous paved running/biking paths around the two lakes. There’s even a dirt path next to the main paved route. If you time your run to be in the afternoon, try and catch the sunset as you're leaving the park to head back to the ferry. The Northeast corner of Silver Lake Park is the highest elevation point in the park. Great view of the orange sunset over Oak and Maple trees. Back down Victory Ave to Bay St. Caution! Watch out for the metal covers in front of stores. They cover stairs and aren’t well supported from below, so they can eat your foot if you step right in the middle. I took a huge crash and my left palm is paying the price for not paying attention. I would highly recommend this run. If you’r tired of Central Park, make your way down to Staten Island for some hills and a great run.
