Cardesse 20.07.11 - 27.07.11 Weds 20th: We left home and walked to Christchurch station to catch the 8.33am train to Southampton Parkway. (the airport station) Caroline was waiting at the station, so the three of us journeyed together. Such an easy transfer!!! Enjoyed Costa coffee and as we were already checked in on line, and had no luggage to check in, we were able to walk straight through into the departure lounge with no queues or hassle. Fly Be was on time ...

Monday 2nd May Today Jenny, Damian and I checked out of our rooms at 11am, left our luggage and headed by metro into Uptown to meet Chris and Nicki. Because of the announcement of the shooting of Bin Laden there was great jubilation , but thankfully we had visited the areas affected so could avoid the crowds. There was a downside though and that was a downside though and that was that security was at its highest level meaning our bags were searched as we enter...

30.04.11 Kate and Richard's Wedding, and Reception at Bridgewaters Seatown, Downtown Manhatten New York Nicki and Chris arrived late last night and came over to our hotel after breakfast. The 'youngsters went off to Liberty Island and Ellis Island whilst Damian and I stayed behind in Seaport to prepare for the wedding. We polished shoes, ironed and had everything ready for the return of the 4 so that getting dressed for the wedding was as smooth as could be expe...

30.04.11 Kate and Richard's Wedding, and Reception at Bridgewaters Seatown, Downtown Manhatten New York Nicki and Chris arrived late last night and came over to our hotel after breakfast. The 'youngsters went off to Liberty Island and Ellis Island whilst Damian and I stayed behind in Seaport to prepare for the wedding. We polished shoes, ironed and had everything ready for the return of the 4 so that getting dressed for the wedding was as smooth as could be expe...

29.04.11 Kate & Wills Wedding Day We woke up at 5.30am and watched the Royal Wedding from our very comfortable bed. After the 'Balcony Kiss' we went down to join the others for breakfast. Today is the day that Jo and Michael will join us, they've already landded last night around midnight and have established themselves in their 53rd Street flat. They phoned to say that they had been to a diner for breakfast and ordered an all American Breakfast with egg...