Connecticut was all about friends. We were happy to see the Parkers again and to meet many new friends at the local congregations as well as at Walkill and Patterson Bethel. Walkill and Patterson It's always good to know someone on the inside, that's how we got to see many 'behind the scenes' extras! We loved seeing the Audio Visual AS WELL AS THE Art departments where all the paintings,dramas, dvds and cds are made! So much effort goes into a single picture or illustration on our printed pages, every little detail from the makeup, hairstyles, clothing and all the props- all is planned and thought through with tons of research done before it is published. I now have a much deeper appreciation for the literature we receive and will remember all those who work so ... read more

Monday morning we continued our 'hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour', this time we did the Uptown Loop and it stopped at Central Park West, Lincoln Center, Dakota Apartments, Grant's Tomb (- also where the bus conveniently broke down! A replacement bus sent out to rescue the poor stranded tourists roasting in the hot sun!), The Museum Mile and Fith avenue, I'm sure there were other points of interest that I missed, anyway this Loop wasn't as exciting as the previous two trips we did..but still worthwhile doing. It was the 18th annual 'TASTES OF TIMES SQUARE' festival where all the top restaurants in Times Square serve up their favorite dishes, so they close off a section of the road, squeeze in some 34 'mini kitchens' and then squash in a few thousand people and there you have ... read more

It is impossible to try and summarize New York in one blog entry..we did so much, saw so much..and took so many photos! so I will do it day by day, some pictures of the same scene may appear more than once and this is because I'm using a lot of Jason's photos, his artistic skill and snazzy camera put my 'muk-en-druk' pix to shame..so hope you get a feel for New York.. Saturday I thought I've seen it all and that I wouldn't be very excited by what NYC has to offer, how wrong I was! As we came through the tunnel and I saw the first glimpses of the New York sky line I had butteflies doing cartwheels in my tummy! Oh I was so excited and I wasn't the only one! Cameras where ... read more

Savannah The drive from West Palm Beach to Savannah was only about 6hours and it seemed to just fly by. We pulled over at a beautiful rest stop for a picnic under the tall shady trees. This picnic was long overdue, and we have been schlepping the 3 cooler bags all the way from Somerset West, so it was time to let them live a little! At the Georgia Welcome Centre I saw a Laurel Oak Tree and I could not resist hugging it! Three and a half years later I still have brief moments where I see something in a shop and think “oh I’ll get that for mum”, but then suddenly as if being hit by a 10 ton truck I realise that she is not around anymore and I have to move on ... read more

Another Fun filled day! We left our Hotel at 7:20am and only got back 10:30pm...very tired! I dreamed about Disney when I was a little girl and now I've seen it!! It is a fantasy land where every kids' dreams come true, and I thought of that little girl I used to be and I wish I could tell her that one day she will see it! Yay!!! And now as a Big girl I still enjoyed it and I can almost say it's just how I imagined it to be! The park was very full for a Monday morning...lots of little kids running around and millions of strollers and prams everywhere! There are enough rides and shows to keep the kids and adults busy. We enjoyed Space Mountain, (only two days ago a woman was ... read more