We have just spent an excellent 5 days in the Big Apple. Saw all the main touristy sights and walked around loads. Had a great evening in Hell´s Kitchen area on last night. One of the fellow travellers in the hostel was horrified to learn that we were going to NO museums and NO shows/performances. She hadn´t even considered doing any sightseeing, but was off to the Museum of Art for a SECOND time that day !!!! How cultured. Well, we´re finally here in South America. Arrived in Brazil this morning. It was an 8-hour flight from JFK and I was sat next to the most mentally deranged person for the whole journey! Seriously, as I strolled through the cabin looking for my seat, I could see this woman who stood out as ´very odd´and sure
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