Day 12: A day to catch our breath
After a hectic first two weeks in the Big Apple we needed a break. We planned nothing on Sunday and essential sat around in our PJs all day. The weather was...
Day 00: Journey Start
Waking Tuesday morning to a balmy but dark Canberra, we gave ourselves about an hour to do a few last little things before our cab arrived. 3.45 quickly became 4.45...
Day 29: Time to go home
A day of packing, catching up with Bob and one last burger before we head off to the airport. The rain continued as we rose early to finish the massive task...
Day 23: Thanksgiving
After a wakeful night as a result of the stinky smokers next door, we managed to get up and made it to the breakfast kindly put on by the AKA...
Day 14: Rats, pigs, dogs and Bruce Willis
We had another early start as we planned for a mid town architecture walk and later tonight a play starring Bruce Willis. We headed off for a bit of a walk...
Day 12: A walk on the high side
Sunday dawned as a gorgeous autumn day. The sun was shining, a warm breeze blew so delicately and wispy clouds floated majestically above us as we planned to head uptown...
Day 11: Fricking cold
The winter chill started today, although we are only expecting a day or two of cold weather. Around 8 degrees today, when we've mostly enjoyed the high teens. We rugged...
Day 09: Nightlife
While I'm still on directions from the doctor to rest my eye we spent the first half of Thursday in our room. Our room is great, the AKA hotel is...
Day 05: Lazy Sunday
After a few busy days we took it a little easier on Sunday. We slept in Nd had a lazy breakfast in our room. I caught up on my blog,...
Day 00: It begins
As most Australians celebrated a horse race, Mardi and I lit out of Canberra for our sixth New York City odyssey. Luigi didn't want us to go, the other felines and...
Day 29: Journey end
We started our last day with the massive task of packing. Left overs for breakfast and lunch, an odd selection of cheese, porridge, chocolate and fruit. A bit different but...
Day 06: Grand Central
We were greeted with a perfect autumn day, 18 degrees and sunny. I headed out in the morning for a walk around Times Square Took some photos and bought some gifts....
Day 01: We made it
After what seemed like an eternity, well maybe 28 hours, we made it to out home away from home, the AKA, in NYC.Just off Times Square, this little piece of...
Day 30: Back to reality
I use our free morning to visit the Top of the Rock. Mardi drops me off. I’m still lacking confidence in getting around and Mardi’s help has been invaluable. I...
Day 13: Doing nothing
We stay pretty local again today and explore our local area. We have a quiet morning in: Mardi does her nails and I keep looking at my photos over the...
Day 05: Rock of Ages
We stay pretty local today and do a little bit of shopping in and around Times Square. There are a multitude of shops, both name brands and designer brands as...
Day 00: Good things come in threes…
Who would have believed that for the third year in a row we would get an opportunity to visit the Big Apple. This time though it was a deliberate choice...
Day 08: So long and thanks…
Time to go home. We pack and ready ourselves for the 30 odd hour journey back to Canberra. I visit Times Square one last time and soak in the vibe, the...
Day 00: From DC to NYC
After a great week in Washington DC, we catch the AmTrak, ACELE, to NYC. The train trip allows me some time to reflect on the year behind us. RSPCA has...
Day 09: Good-bye, good-bye good-bye
Our last day in New York. What a trip it has been. Today we walk to Central Park for one last visit and enjoy the beautiful surrounds and tranquility of...
Day 00: So ya, thought ya, might like to, go to the show
In late 2009 Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) announced a tour of the USA where he would recreate the classic Pink Floyd shows of 1980/81 featuring the seminal album The Wall....