New York

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This is a bit how I feel about New York - it's a bit like running with your goose; it's exciting, it's giddy, you get a bit drunk and you have to be careful not to stand on any stray turtle that might meander by.

We have had so many experiences since we arrived. First, Jesse and Mel met us at the airport at 7.00 o'clock in the morning. Then it was full steam  ahead for the Buck's Night (for Tom) and picking up up the Wedding dress and the hand written place settings (for me). Life blurred with the rich experiences of Astoria: the subway, freeways, the many restaurants, flower stalls, stainless steel doors and railings on houses and apartments and intense humidity and heat. Sleeping in Jesse and Mel's bed was an unexpected treat- even if it did slope a little.

Then a huge highlight for me - going to the Golden Theatre on Broadway and seeing Skylight by David Hare with Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy. It was gob-stoppingly good. The performances, the production, the lighting and set design were wonderful. We were sitting about six rows back from the action and could see every expression. The only problem was that for the first act Carey Mulligan cooked spaghetti bolognese. We hadn't had lunch and the smell of the frying garlic made us crazy. At interval we rushed out and bought two hotdogs.

It was a stunning. Poignant and intelligent. I had tears running down my cheeks.

And then on to explore the delights of Manhattan. We visited the lovely old apartment that Tom used to live in in the seventies.

Then we explored the joys of Zabars and spent a pretty penny then lunch in Central Park and off to the Met. So much to do.

A small Egyptian temple.

And then so many wonderful pieces.

It was such a treat. Tired but tired we returned to our hotel. Tomorrow we take the train from Penn Station to Boston where we will pick up a car and drive to Cape Cod for the wedding.