Yesterday, we celebrated the 4th of July in our new home. We started the day with a bike ride along the East River. To our shame, we must confess that we didn't visit this part of Manhattan yet (when you live in the Upper West Side, you tend to avoid going East since this is quite a hassle: it requires bus rides, multiple subway transfers, etc. ). So finally, we saw what the East side of Manhattan looked like... not bad actually. The river park was filled with New Yorkers enjoying the holiday weekend with a BBQ (note to myself: do not go biking along the East River around lunchtime on an empty stomach).
In the evening, we tried something new: a picnic on a highway. Macy's fireworks took place above the Hudson River and to ensure a good viewing-spot, we decided to go for a picnic along the Hudson River with some friends awaiting the start of the fireworks. We ended up on a highway bridge, quite comfortable. I was really amazed how well-organized the event was: hundreds of policemen and fences to divide the road and ensure people don't get squished. The fireworks... well... no words for it. The movie below is only 3 minutes from a more than 30 minutes wonderful show. Enjoy!
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