Caught the D train to the Cathedral this morning and just made the 9am Service. This enormous neo gothic cathedral is stunning, and yet, it is still to be completed. Dominating the nave are two gigantic exquisite Phoenix made out of scrap material, they literally rise above the people soaring in the lofty heights. There was about 60 present for the service, apparently the 11am service is the main one with about 500 attending, but the intimacy in the Choir sect...

A spur of a moment decision to buy tickets for Chicago. The Ambassador Theatre is just across the street from our hotel and we thought we might be lucky ....we were! We got fabulous seats 4 rows back from the stage just off centre. Both of us have seen the play beforehand, as well as the film, but thought 'why not again but on Broadway'. We were not disappointed. It was an intimate theater which meant you felt part of the show. All the performers were terr...

Caught another train uptown to Yankee Stadium to watch a game between New York Yankees and Blue Jays. Decided months ago that we wanted to experience one sporting event whilst in USA and this was the event! Train was packed with people and as we approached the stadium there was a real buzz in the air. People were buying merchandise and food. There were those yelling out for tickets to buy and tickets to sell! Rob had to get our online tickets converted to the ...

The New York Stock Exchange where there was wall to wall sky scrapers, tight security and tourists everwhere. The BULL was a main attraction with people clamoring to get close for a happy snap - perhaps they were hoping to get a touch of good fortune and benefit from a race on the exchange! This end of town was pristine. The buildings were majestic, soaring to the heavens, and it was definitely the business end of town. In front of the Stock Exchange there wa...

Brilliant costumes, stage production, performers! Had excellent seats 2 rows back from the stage. First time ever that I have seen the facial expressions of performers in a musical - absolutely stunning. The artistry was breath taking as human merged into animal form and animals became alive in their own story of good triumphing over greed and desire for power. The circle of life twisting and coming to fruition bearing thr fruit of wisdom and courage in a young l...