Did I tell you that the United Nations is meeting here this week- trust us to pick this week to be in New York. Accommodation is nearly non existent and prices are at least double what they normally are. President Obama is staying within walking distance of us and most of the streets are blocked off to traffic. Police are everywhere and every road around is lined with black Lincolns, Buicks, Mercedes, BMW's and huge limousines all feeling that their important passenger is more important than anyone else, so there is a constant chopping and changing of lanes which includes blowing of horns. The road outside Obamas hotel is lines with 'gravel trucks' - huge trucks loaded with sand. I can't seem to find out what they would do in the event of an emergency. Will make some more enquiries tomorrow.
This morning we drove through Central Park in a horse and buggy with Ken and Anne with a blanket wrapped around our legs. The park is about 600 acres and our drive took an hour. It was exciting to see all the places that we have seen in the movies in real life. We saw where John Lennon was shot and Yoko Ono still lives. Also saw the 3 storey apartment that a man paid 88 million for his 22 year old daughter to live in. The weather is fine with bright blue skies but there is definitely a chill in the air especially in the morning. We shared the road with nannies with their prams, squirrels, skate boarders, bike riders and runners. Horse riding is no longer allowed in the park.
From there we caught a hop on hop off double decker bus and did the 'down town' round trip which normally takes 1.5 hours but with the high security and road closures it took closer to 3 hours.
Quick lunch, then out again to join the crush in Times Square which is 2 minutes from our apartment. We purchased some half price tickets to see show ' Fantasticks' which we saw tonight. Just arrived home. Tomorrow night we are going to see 'Wicked'. These shows are on Broadway and within easy walking distance to us.
Some of the shops are open 24/7 and some of the department stores close at 10 or 11 pm. Crazy place. Crowds of people all day and constant entertainment. Keryn is going to love it when she arrives tomorrow.
Not sure if you remember the famous 'naked cowboy' in America. Well he was singing on the street in Times Square and grabbed me as we were crossing at the lights. Photo attached. This photo is definitely not going on Facebook but I had to share it with you for a laugh.
We are hoping to go to Ground Zero tomorrow. There are long queues to get in but we really want to go there.
Having fun.
Pam
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