Adventures in New York City

This morning was spent moving house. Our first hostel, Jazz on the City, didn't have a kitchen. Not good, especially if the budget is to be kept. Fortunately Brad had stayed at the Hostelling International In NYC and it's kitted out with hectic kitchens. It was quite a workout hauling 6 bags several blocks up Amsterdam Road to the new hostel. Brad was cooking as was I.

We found our way to several places. One of which we just couldn't help...the Apple Store...aaaaaaahhhhhh. That is a store and a half. After spending a couple of hours there we said hi to some of the horses in Central Park. Brad thinks it's cruel and I have to admit that it's not the greatest to see horses standing for hours on end hitched to a carriage. Many animals work and you can see these horses are well cared for but even so, it would be nice to know if they ever get to romp on grass. Brad and I had a good debate about this over roasted Cashew Nuts. Jeff was right...you haven't lived until you've eaten Roasted Nuts. They were sweet, as if they'd been coated in sugar.

We finished the day in China Town, because I have to have a souvenir of as many of the places I've been to as possible. We got hungry in China town so when in doubt, ask an NYC Policeman. We were directed a hang of a long way away to a restaurant called Wo-Hop. Lets just say it was definitely worth the walk!! Brad definitely would recommend the chicken and corn soup.

I nearly forgot, if you've ever watched Sweet Home Alabama with Reese Witherspoon, then you'll know about the scene where she gets to shop in Tiffany's all on her own. Well we got to go into Tiffany's. It was a small thrill to know I was in a place that a movie had been shot in.

In between trying to negotiate the subway (more confusing than London's subway) we got to Best Buy. I found certain hardware at unbelievably low prices. If only this could be in SA.

Before I bore all to death with my purchases I'll say goodnight. More details and pics to follow. We didn't have our camera on us today. We accidently locked it in the bags in the locker at the hostel...oops.