Pre-departure Car Drop

Just a quick drop off with the car, before jumping on the train back to Melbourne to fly in just a few days time.
Plus some gardening therapy, as it’ll be a few months before I get my hands dirtyRead more
Just a quick drop off with the car, before jumping on the train back to Melbourne to fly in just a few days time.
Plus some gardening therapy, as it’ll be a few months before I get my hands dirtyRead more
On the train on my way back to Melbourne. For me, I feel like this is the beginning of a very long journey all the way to NYC.
This is also a test post, as I’m writing this in airplane mode andRead more
Sitting here on the tarmac in Sydney and we’ve travelled a total of a one hour flight but both feeling it having been up since 2am. Anthony is grumpy because we’ve not been able to score an isleRead more
Impressions of New York so far:
- Brooklyn is rad. With its old school
Industrial architecture and views of both downtown and uptown Manhattan.
- It feels just like the movies depict it. It’sRead more
So one thing that we said was non-negotiable whilst we were here in NY was attending a worship service at an African-American Baptist church in Harlem. It came highly recommend by family and friendsRead more
It turns out that many New Yorkers begin work at around 10am, so when we left the house at about 7.15, the streets were pretty sleepy still. We headed down Broadway past some lovely gothicRead more
After a well needed sleep in, we had a quiet morning. Anthony did a spot of shopping while Kate caught up on her Pilates.
The main events of today however, included a dirty phat pastrami sandwichRead more
As we knew today was going to be on the warmer side once again, we got up early and trained up towards Central Park. We signed up for a 10am bike tour as we figured it’d been the best way toRead more
A few highlights of the day:
1. The Highline - takes out number one, androstenedione certainly the highlight of the day.
2. Visiting the place Anthony’s parents lived in the 70s
3. Wandering theRead more
After a rejuvenating sleep involving severe burger and beer digestion, we left Nolita on foot. Heading up to Greenwich Village via the little side streets and the verdant green Washington Square, weRead more
Bye. Have a safe and happy trip, take care and look after each other. Love you xx Mum