Yes chums, this week's missive comes to you from hot, sweaty New York whence the Shah has led his tribe. We are here because we will be attending a family wedding in Boston at the weekend so thought we would combine that trip with a return visit to one of our all-time favourite cities.
Unfortunately, I cannot bring you any of my fab photo efforts this time round mainly because iCloud is not playing the game and its claim that all my photos will be pushed to all other devices is a patent lie (if anyone has any advice on this, it will be gratefully received). It is seven years since we were last here so it's the first time the children have visited as virtual adults (although the way they're going, I doubt adulthood will be conferred upon them until they're about 35). Consequently, it feels a bit odd not to have to spend hours at Central Park Zoo or standing by the Carousel, waving madly as they spin into sight.
Instead, we have done more grown up things like er, shopping, visiting the 9/11 Memorial Garden, the theatre (more of which next time), walking the Highline (again, more to come with added pix!)
It's been fab, although I wouldnt choose to come in August again. What has changed in 7years? There's just more of everything. More noise, more traffic, more people (whoever said NY was empty in August?!), certainly more characters and everything costs A LOT more. Last night, drinks at the Rockefeller Centre - 2 Gin & Tonics, a glass of lager (not even a pint) and a lemonade cost $50 plus tip. The Shah had to put his head between his knees and breathe into a brown paper bag!
TTFN.
Unfortunately, I cannot bring you any of my fab photo efforts this time round mainly because iCloud is not playing the game and its claim that all my photos will be pushed to all other devices is a patent lie (if anyone has any advice on this, it will be gratefully received). It is seven years since we were last here so it's the first time the children have visited as virtual adults (although the way they're going, I doubt adulthood will be conferred upon them until they're about 35). Consequently, it feels a bit odd not to have to spend hours at Central Park Zoo or standing by the Carousel, waving madly as they spin into sight.
Instead, we have done more grown up things like er, shopping, visiting the 9/11 Memorial Garden, the theatre (more of which next time), walking the Highline (again, more to come with added pix!)
It's been fab, although I wouldnt choose to come in August again. What has changed in 7years? There's just more of everything. More noise, more traffic, more people (whoever said NY was empty in August?!), certainly more characters and everything costs A LOT more. Last night, drinks at the Rockefeller Centre - 2 Gin & Tonics, a glass of lager (not even a pint) and a lemonade cost $50 plus tip. The Shah had to put his head between his knees and breathe into a brown paper bag!
TTFN.
Crikey......pass the brown bag Shah....I'm with you! Fabulous place though isn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a fab place but we found it very pricey this time :-(
DeleteOoh thats an expensive round of drinks! I look forward to seeing the photos x
ReplyDeletePhotos coming soon! Trying to get them all off my phone...
DeleteHah! Empty in August? I've heard that before: apparently true of Rome too... I am SO glad we didn't go when it was full!! Not taken our girls to America since they were little kids, is it worth the return trip with your virtual adults?
ReplyDeleteNot only was it not empty, it was steaming hot! I wouldn't go in August agaislap though we had a fab time
DeleteDon't know how I missed this post last week. Can't wait to see your photos and hear of theatre trips.
ReplyDeleteLaughing at the Shah hyperventilating. Mine did something similar in Sweden.
Poor old Shah - that wasn't the only time he went pale at the cost of things!
Delete$50??? Good grief.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the next episode.
On its way, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteYes, we've noticed that about our cloud too! There must be some angels sitting on it having a last pint or something but I do need my piccies moved over if you see them.Or maybe The Shah paid for their drinks as well.
ReplyDeleteI thought I was just being incompetent with iCloud but maybe not! The Shah has yet to recover from his experience!
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