Blogs from New York, United States, North America - page 6

Most days we've passed the New York Public Library and talked about going in. So close to our hotels but not close enough to our destination. We have a few hours after checking out and we make the short stroll to 5th Avenue and Library Way. Another wonderful building and the scene of many films - Ghostbusters, Spiderman, Gossip Girl. We chill out in one of the reading rooms adorned with portraits of old white blokes with beards. The treasures room is really interesting - old maps and original versions of the declaration of independence and other significant historic documents. There's also original Winnie the Pooh toys and books. We check out a couple of shops on 5th Avenue and grab some sandwiches and snacks from the Walgreens. The Walgreens across from Grand Central has the ... read more

Happy Birthday Millsy!!! This is your day and and we'll make it great! Up early and off to the surprise breakfast at a real American diner. Jules found this awesome diner where the wait staff take turns singing show tunes. It's a great idea. How many aspiring actors/singers are in New York? Why not let the thespian waiters and waitresses display their talents while they work? And the talent amongst these guys is amazing. We pay through the nose for breakfast and Jules drinks the worst ($8) coffee of her life! It reminded her of Griffith Uni student lounge instant coffee and the nostalgia couldn't make up for the disappointment. We lined up outside for 40 minutes but the entertainment and the talent of the performers made it worth the wait. If these guys can't get ... read more

A need for sleep and a cloudy morning sees us all sleep in. Take aways from Bagel Express and a Black and White Cookie for the backpack snack stash. We walk up 5th Ave and duck in and out of shops. Every brand you can think of (and some I'm never heard of) are on this street. We check out the Adidas and Vans Shop and the girls continue their Sephora search. Again to no avail. We visit the famous toy shop from the movies BIG and Elf. Jules and Milla dance on the massive piano. The toy shop is adjacent to Rockefeller Centre - the Christmas Tree and the ice skating rink - from Elf and Hawkeye! We snub Trump Tower (he's not our guy) and head for Tiffany's. Unfortunately it's under renovation and the ... read more

How can it only be 9 am and how can it only be Sunday? Our check-in is 4 pm and while the early check-in was offered, an extra $100 for an inferior room did not appeal. We also have to stay awake to avoid jetlag and being anywhere need a pillow would be irresistible. Even on a Sunday, the city is in your face. It's skyscrapers beyond high-rises. The steam rises out of the drains and manhole covers and the smell of the city gets right into your nostrils. A quick bite at a patisserie and we make our way to Grand Central station. From The Untouchables to Gossip Girl, we all have film references to the impressive main concourse of Grand Central Station. We keep moving and stroll past the New York Public Library and ... read more

Where has the time gone?? It is hard to believe that we have been back in the US three months already and now seriously looking over the list of things we need to buy to take back to Tsamaya in the Spring. Just thought I’d try to catch you up on a few of our activities – nothing too exciting as far as it goes for travel photos, but definitely have been enjoying some time with family and friends. First on our agenda was returning our rental car that we used to drive from NYC to Greenwich when we flew back. We took it back the next day and we decided that as long as we were down in an area that had a very good Thai restaurant we would take advantage of it and enjoyed ... read more