I took Lorna on a walk down the highline, followed by a spot of brunch. The cafe was located just under the Standard hotel. We shared a small sandwich & some shrimp. I opted for a very tasty version of a Pimms cocktail. Later we grabbed a cab back to the hotel to meet Charlotte & take her out for lunch. The girls then went on a shopping trip while I rested at the hotel. I met up with them in Macy's where I picked up a few shirts. Stefan & Amanda me...

The subway took us two stops to 50th street where we alighted for some lunch at the highly recommended stardust diner. Here the staff are all aspiring broadway stars & take turns signing popular & nostalgic songs. The diner itself is on a 1950's theme & serves large portions with large shakes. At the end of my burger & shake, I was lucky to be able to get out of my chair. Next stop 5th Avenue where Charlotte got to experience shopping tourist ne...

Someone incorrectly called my room at 10:00, so thinking this was Charlotte I got ready. When I came through however no one was ready so I returned via Starbucks to my room. We did not leave again until 14:00, by which time I was actually feeling worse than earlier in the day. We took the subway down to Wall St, where I managed to loose Charlotte & Lorna as the doors closed behind my when I got on the train. We reunited in time to take the guided tour o...

My birthday tradition of a McDonalds breakfast continued. This time instead of breakfast in bed though I had it in times square. Just making it before the 11am cut off. Charlotte & Lorna were having trouble keeping pace with me on the streets so I have tried to slow my walk as to not to lose them. We stopped off in Macy's to get my birthday present. Almost 12 years ago I had previously had a watch from Macy's & now I have new one that I am very happy ...

I did not get this day started until the very last opportunity. I eventually got rolling after watching numerous saved by the bell re-runs. The subway was just a shirt hop to the New Yorker where I joined the queue of guests checking in at 15:00. Upon checking in I discovered some rubbish on the balcony of the suite which I quickly got rid of before the later arrivals checked in. With the sun out in force I took the opportunity to sunbathe for an hour. What...