ARIVE IN NEW YORK The journey from Heathrow was Ok although took ages to get through security. Once I left Dad, Abi and Steve I did start to get nervous and my hands started to shake - definitely needed a stiff drink even if it was early in the morning! My hostel the Big Apple Hostel is just off time square - so it’s really busy and expensive. Done lots so far, went to the Met Museum which was fantastic but so big it would take you forever to look at everything, my favorite painting was Monet’s Water lilies, also loved the ‘Cool Britannia’ section which had been designed by Viviane Westwood. Also took a bus tour around the City so got to understand the lay out a bit more, really simple, it would be hard
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