The Big Apple and beyond
New York was an amazing experience and a fitting end to our time in the US. Madam became Madamandkate for 5 days when our friend joined us from London. We also caught up with Justin, a mate of Adam's from high school. All in all an excellent time was had. Highlights included a ferry ride around the south of Manhattan, including the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Ellis Island and the former World Trade Center site. We visited the site on foot as well, and it really just looks like a huge construction area at the moment, with a small display of photos to remind people of the day.
Kate and Maddi had a fine afternoon shopping in Soho, as well as picking up a few choice purchases at a designer discount store. Adam had a bit of fun with his own purchases. Some of the best times were just hanging out in different areas. We had lunch in Jewish delis, dinner in Greenwich and East Village, and bar crawls in the Meatpacking district. Justin added some excellent local knowledge and an appreciation for a big night out, so he fit in well with the group! We tried out a number of New York taxis in an attempt to become contestants on the Cash Cab, a roving game show that Adam had loved on cable TV, but to no avail.
Other New York experiences included a hot dog in Central Park, and a trip to the Guggenheim (to prove we are cultured). Adam went to Columbia Uni trying to find the site of scenes from Ghostbusters, but no luck.
It was sad to say goodbye to Kate in the transit lounge at Heathrow airport, as it was lovely to have another travelling companion for a brief time. We had 6 hours in the airport before heading to Rome, where we have just spent our first day. More details in a few days.
Kate and Maddi had a fine afternoon shopping in Soho, as well as picking up a few choice purchases at a designer discount store. Adam had a bit of fun with his own purchases. Some of the best times were just hanging out in different areas. We had lunch in Jewish delis, dinner in Greenwich and East Village, and bar crawls in the Meatpacking district. Justin added some excellent local knowledge and an appreciation for a big night out, so he fit in well with the group! We tried out a number of New York taxis in an attempt to become contestants on the Cash Cab, a roving game show that Adam had loved on cable TV, but to no avail.
Other New York experiences included a hot dog in Central Park, and a trip to the Guggenheim (to prove we are cultured). Adam went to Columbia Uni trying to find the site of scenes from Ghostbusters, but no luck.
It was sad to say goodbye to Kate in the transit lounge at Heathrow airport, as it was lovely to have another travelling companion for a brief time. We had 6 hours in the airport before heading to Rome, where we have just spent our first day. More details in a few days.
posted by Adam & Maddi at 4:12 am
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Hey guys sitting at Helens scoffing indian and looking at your fabulous photos over a few beers. Have enjoyed the arm chair travel!! and envious of your fabulous tans. Thomas veeerrrrryyyyyy cute. We're all ok too. Cyv now out of hospital and alive despite all our best combined efforts. Missing you both terribly and counting down to your return date and drunken reunion in Sydney.
Love Rachel, Helen, Katie and Jen
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