NYC10 – Day 18: I can’t really say, but baby it’s cold outside
The cold weather has really set in now. Today’s top is -2 Celsius. It’s windy. But sunny. We decide to head up to the Met again to take in more...
NYC10 – Day 17: Sunsets over the beaches
The sun was back with us and a pleasant day was on the cards. Mardi is still feeling unwell, so decided to take it easy most of the day. I...
NYC10 – Day 16: Easy, like a Sunday morning (again)
We are both feeling a bit under the weather today. It’s a cold and wet day as well. So we stay in and watch some games shows on TV.
NYC10 – Day 15: Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
The first evening of sub zero temperatures dawned sunny. I venture downstairs to check the weather before we head out. It’s cold At around 11am it’s only 2 degrees. We’ve...
NYC10 – Day 14: Living in a material world
The day after Thanksgiving has become an event in itself. These days called Black Friday, shops go into overdrive offering massive discounts. Not wanting to shop in midtown or at...
NYC10 – Day 13: And as I rise above the tree line
Today is Thanksgiving day. We put the parade on TV when we wake up and a little while later I wander downstairs to check out the parade first hand. As...
NYC10 – Day 12: We’re all in the mood for a melody
About 12 hours of rain has cleared and we emerge on Wednesday to bright, sunny but cool weather. Today we visit the Museum of Broadway. It’s close by and when...
NYC10 – Day 11: Walk like an Egyptian
We were up early, well early for a holiday: 8.30. We are meeting Bob at Grand Central. He is hosting an Untapped New York tour of the terminal. He invited...
NYC10 – Day 10: Ruby, ruby, ruby, ruby
Today is the 10th straight day of perfect sunshine. Although the temperature is down. We’ve had some awesome weather, mid teens most days, today it is 5 degrees. We head...
NYC10 – Day 09: I’m easy like Sunday morning
After a hectic week - well hectic for a holiday - we needed a holiday from our holiday. Although it started at 4am for me. Australia were playing India in...
NYC10 – Day 08: Walking around on broken legs
After a week of walking around 15,000 steps a day plus Mardi’s infected toe take a toll on our energy levels and we decide today to take it easy and...
NYC10 – Day 07: Look up at that mansion on the hill
Today we are heading up to 59th and 5th Avenue to take part in a tour. Today’s tour is the 5th Avenue Gilded Age tour. Before the tour we decide...
NYC10 – Day 06: I’m walking on sunshine
Mardi is laid up today, her foot is getting better and should be back on the road tonight, when we have dinner planned with Bob and Cathy. I wake early...
NYC10 – Day 05: Like a blister in the sun
We venture out today for brunch to a little cafe down in Soho. It’s called Jack’s Wife Freda. We catch the subway downtown to Spring St and walk a few...
NYC10 – DAY 04: Concrete jungle where dreams are made
The awesome weather continues, 12 degrees, bright and sunny. Unfortunately Mardi has done something to a toe. It looks swollen and very sore, so she decides to put her feet...
NYC10 – Day 03: Gonna eat a lot of peaches
After a hectic first few days we took it a little easier on Monday. We do have a walking tour later in the day, so our morning was relaxed. We...
NYC10 – Day 02: The long and winding road
We are greeted with another glorious day. Cold, seven degrees when we head out at midday, but sunny. Our plan for the day is a tour on the Upper West...
NYC10 – Day 01: Now you drop away slowly, like the autumn leaves
After a very long drawn out journey, we were exhausted. But jet lag kicked in pretty hard. We had an interrupted nights sleep and got up a couple of times...
NYC10 – Day 00: Its been fours years since you looked at me
After four years our return to New York has finally arrived. Things are a bit different this time. Qantas has a new flight, QF3, which departs Sydney and goes via...
2020: NYC Origins as the world stops: My COVID Chronicles.
I was originally going to post this as we started our journey to New York in November 2020, but decided to change the post given the Pandemic. We got back...
Day 24: An extended birthday
I turn 54 today. It’s a bit weird. My birthday at home is over and I’ll spend the best part of today traveling west, which means by the time today...
Day 23: Bosie, just one more time
It just won’t go away. Mardi wakes again feeling less than ideal. It’s our last full day in the Big Apple and she is determined to get out. Although we’ve...
Day 22: Back on track
Moving day again. We get up pack and play the moving game again. Our second new room isn’t ready, so we head out. Mardi is still heavily congested so we...
Day 21: The incident
Originally our last day. But the events of the last 24 hours have changed that. Mardi is showing some signs of improvement as we finish our packing. Even though our...
Day 20: Screwed up and still sick
Mardi has had another difficult night. We had planned to see Bob, so I venture out on my own. Mardi goes back to sleep. I walk to the subway. I...
Day 19: No shaking it
While the snow has given way to sun, Mardi’s illness has moved in. She’s slept for the best part of 16 hours, with intervals of coughing fits. It’s our next...
Day 18: So so sick
Mardi had a horrible night. This cold has really taken hold and knocked her around. We cancel our evening tour and decide to stay in. The storm/snow front from yesterday...
Day 17: Very sick and good company
Unfortunately Mardi has become quite unwell. Add to this is today’s weather, some heavy rain, wild winds and very cold. So a day indoors is in order. We watch some...
Day 16: A quick breakfast, a long walk, then Eleven Madison
Another glorious sunny day greeted us. We headed out to the East Village for some brunch. Mardi had found a pretty cool place, Beauty and Essex. We arrive at 11.30...
Day 15: Flat out in the Flatiron district
The day after Thanksgiving has taken on the title of Black Friday. Supposedly when businesses are in the black, although it was first used in Philadelphia in the 1960s as...
Day 14: Thanksgiving and the sniffles
Thanksgiving in the USA and NYC certainly joins the celebration. The Macy’s thanksgiving day parade is broadcast live, much like a footy final. I watch some of the parade on...
Day 13: The Potterverse
As storms passed through Manhattan we had a lazy morning. We’ve been averaging 20,000 steps a day, so our feet were thankful for the break. The afternoon and evening were...