So "up sticks" from Switzerland, we had a couple of weeks to kill prior to our commitments in the
Cotswold's, so decided to annoy Patrick and have another bite of the "Big Apple" for a couple of weeks. Ooh la la...
Summer in New York can be HOT, HOT, HOT..., so riding the
Staten Island ferry was one way of keeping cool. The fact that it is free and we hadn't had an income for 3 months wasn't lost on us either!
Patrick was keen to show us around his Golf Club
http://www.manhattanwoodsgc.com so we couldn't disappoint. Golfing "Manhattan Woods" style is hard to beat, and I hope that it is not the last time we get the opportunity.
Two weeks in New York and you get to see a lot of "only in New York" scenarios.
A "foodie tour" of Chinatown was a great way to spend a couple of hours, and highly recommended. No better way for a foodie to enjoy what Manhattan has to offer...
In Chinatown, of course, you can buy anything, from Peking Duck...
...to dried sea cucumber...
....to Japanese abalone...
...or even Swallows nests!!
Next time we visit we will definitely take another of the tours.
http://www.foodsofny.com/
New York, New York, it takes your heart away!.
Looking after a "listed" 1806 Manor House for a wonderful family who spend the majority of their time "off shore".
Staff accommodation is quite comfortable in this converted "Stable Cottage".
Our closest town is Cirencester, which boasts an abundance of Roman History, second only in the UK to London.
We haven't adventured far as yet (still unpacking our "stuff"), but look forward to exploring more of the UK before too long.
