Blogs from New York, United States, North America - page 468

Monday 18th July - Big Easy to Big Apple Cleared up Wayne, though we left behind the cockroach that came out to play last night. Rory has more spots. Definitely chicken pox and not meningitis or anything too worrying. Set off on the quick route back to New Orleans airport via the Ponchartrain causeway, 23 miles across the lake ! Most of the time there was little to see as the lake is big and the weather was settled. Occasionally the causeway went up and down (to let larger boats pass ?), furthering the horizon but still not changing the view until we were within a few miles of the other side. Take-off was late and landing at LaGuardia delayed so we did not arrive until 7pm, an hour later than expected. Found the local M60 ... read more

Today is easy to describe. We got up, had breakfast, went to the game, came home, ate dinner, watched TV and went to bed. Well, there was a little more to it than that. Sue is doing much better, but still not quite up speed. The cough is still persistant and the energy level drops off by late afternoon, but at least we're all getting out again. It was our first trip on the 7 train, the Flushing Line, so that was a real nostalgic trip for me. Imagine, we walk 2 blocks, get on the Broadway local, change at Times Square, and were buying our tickets within a half hour. Wish we could get to SBC that quick without having to park for $2.00 each. We bought our nose bleed seats and headed for the ... read more

Wow, this blog thing is pretty cool. I just discovered the place to read the comments that some of you have left. I've checked the personal messages but comments is different. Thanks to those of you who've taken the time. Today was a different kind of a day. Sue is doing much better, but still coughing and not quite readt to resume the pace. The boys were tired as well, so after trying to get them going for 2 hours, I realized I was on my own for the day. So I bought the unlimited subway card and was on my way. I hit every part of Broadway from the Brooklyn Bridge to 90th St. That included Canal St, Chinatown, City Hall, Delancy St, the East Village, Union Square, Grand Central, Bryant Park, Times Square, ... read more

Today was a lot more low key but unforgettable nontheless. We slept in in an attempt to shake off the jet lag and acclimate to the time zone while deciding what's next. That took most of the morning and early afternoon, but when we finally did get going everything was just beautiful. Just walking the 5 blocks from West End to Central Park West we past at least a half dozen community gardens, parks, a riding stable, and a grand old school. Once inside the park we walked around the reservoir, dodging joggers and marvelling at the serenity that can exist in the heart of such a crowded and busy city. When we got to the 5th Ave side it's called Museum Row with one after the other for as far as you can see. The ... read more

New York, New York! yay! had a day off so went on a day trip to New York - if your lucky you'll be getting a postcard sometime (arent i nice!) - i sent them away today! If you missed out, it was because you were 'the weakest link, goodbye!' haha! nah just kidding! (you'll get one one day, if i have your address!) New York was so cool! I loved it, but man, how nuts would it be to grow up in this city - its fully concrete! its so huge, everything just towers above you - auckland doesnt even compare. Spent the day just cruising around, wandering the street. Didnt use cabs or the subway to get around, just the good old waiwai express! (thats feet for those who dont know their maori!) was ... read more