Thursday 4th

We walked the High Line this morning - on a gorgeous New York spring morning. The High Line is located in the old Meatpacking District which was once a fairly desolate part of the city but now it's a "must see" and obviously on everyone's 'to do' list.  The Line is a 30' high stretch of abandoned railroad track that has been transformed into a long pathway of beautiful trees and shrubs. It has brought a bit of greenery and life to an otherwise dull brick and concrete jungle.  Some magnificent artworks are interspersed along the pathway.

We stopped at a café and had a lunch made by immigrants from Yemen.  When I chatted to them about their life before working the café, they were surprised that I knew where Yemen was - no Americans know of it, he said.

We came across six black American youth doing some hip-hop in the subway this morning - fascinating stuff.  Louise was mesmerised and quite exited.  We gave them a good donation, and then they were quite excited!

We had a brief look at The Rockefeller Centre - I would have liked to take the girls up to The Rainbow Room, but it apparently closed a couple of years ago.  We watched the people on the skating rink and bought a few pieces from the giant Lego shop.

On our way to the MoMA we passed by Radio City Music Hall.  Some HUGE burly blokes were out on the balcony parading themselves.  And a huge crowd had gathered down in the street cheering for them.  Turns out they're the wrestlers who will be "performing" soon here in NYC.

Then the second highlight of the day - the MoMA - Van Gogh, Picasso, Rodin, Kandinsky, Matisses, Suerat, Andy Warhol, Munch, all magnificent and all in such a beautifully designed space.  Great for the senses and the soul.

Then on to Macy's - not much bought here again though.

We had to go back to our Sex in the City bar for a couple of Cosmopolitans seeing as we didn't do it yesterday after seeing Carrie's 'house'. 

Should have called the trip, "Miranda, Samantha and Carrie" ... then again!

Tonight we went up our street past an exhibition - Andy Warhol and Bugaloo - they asked if I was on "The List" ... I said "Pobably no" ... it must pay to have bright pink hair streaks, they obviously thought I was a Somebody! LOL!!!  "Come in, have some champers" was their call ... so we did!!!

We got some fabulous photos taken in a booth - but I don't think I'll be able to share them till I get home and get a handle on how to share a .gif file.  Great fun and a huge hoot.

From there we had a fabulous meal of seafood paella at a local restaurant.  I must admit, there have been some fantastic meals enjoyed here in NY.