On Sunday I managed to meet up with Sarah. She had been away in South America while I had been in New York. We managed to fit in as much conversation as we could into 45minutes. Time was limited as we had a 13:30 brunch reservation at a restaurant called extra fancy in Williamsburg. Alison & Josh joined us at Brunch, where we managed to manoeuvre the umbrella to keep the sun off of us. It was very hot again today with barley a cloud in the sky. The food was v...

On Saturday I didn't get up until 12:30. Stefan and Smily were just heading out for a run. I followed them shortly after, managing to get round the prospect park loop in 30degree heat. The afternoon we spent around the apartment playing Settlers of Catan. Despite having the odds stacked in my favour in the second game. The dice weren't playing. I was two points away from winning for about 30mins but cud not get those key points. Stefan & I went to the shop to...

I was up early after a good nights sleep and headed to the AMC at Times Square once again. This time I did make the 10:00am IMAX 3D screening of Suicide Squad. I grabbed a medium popcorn & Sprite that lasted quite well. Well enough to get through the trailers. The film itself had been given alot of hype. I did enjoy it but not as much as Star Trek. I'm glad I watched it on a morning rather than giving up an evening for it. After the film I slowly wandered ov...

Thursday started with a new experience as I took the ferry from Battery Park to Governors Island. The short ride only takes 10minutes. When you are there it does feel like a different world. The island that previously served as a military base & then a coast guard station, was donated to the park service by George Bush. The island now sees a large amount of tourists & locals who visit the park for its views of the Statue of Liberty & downtown Manhatta...

Straight up & out the door this morning & onto the Q train south. This meant I arrived at Brighton Beach at 11:45. The journey time to the coast is actually less than going into the city. When I arrived I headed to the furthest point of Manhattan Beach meeting Brighton Beach. I then tinkered west and walked along the beach until it's furthest point. You could see Rockaway beach where I started and the mainland where I finished. I lay out in the sun for a...