Holiday!

18th - 25th February: New York

The final week of our round the world trip was spent in New York. You may think that the last six months for us has been one long holiday, which in some ways is true, but we decided to treat our stay in New York as a proper holiday; i.e. stay in a hotel rather than hostel or tent, and the word 'budget' not to cross our minds or mentioned at the very least.

The mission for the week was to get decked out in some decent gear. Our first day saw temperatures dropping below freezing, with wind chills making it even colder. Even with fleeces, hat, scarf and gloves, I don't think I have ever been so cold. And there was also our vanity to think of; walking round in one of the fashion capitals of the world in our travelling gear was not a good look.

In between all our shopping expeditions (we both had to buy new suitcases at the end of the week) we also managed to squeeze in the usual tourist sights; Central Park, the Financial District, the Met and MOMA. In the evenings we made the most of staying downtown and were out every night in Greenwich, Soho, the East Village and Alphabet city enjoying cocktails, jazz (above at 55 bar), comedy, views from the Marriott revolving restaurant and everything else that New York has to offer. An awesome week.