Recently, Samantha and I traveled up to New York state to see her family. It had been over a year since we'd seen them and it felt good to get out of town for a while. We had a lovely time - we didn't go down into the City due to the curtain of COVID's … Continue reading Terni’s of Millerton
Has it been a week already? The last seven days have been packed full of new experiences. Not only did I get to see the sights of New York and experience one of the most iconic locations on the planet, but I met Sam's family and spent plenty of time getting to know them. I … Continue reading Last Bite of the Big Apple
As I mentioned in my last post, I have been enjoying a few days of rest up here in Brewster. However, rest does not mean immobility. Before the snow moved in yesterday evening, I was able to get out and about a little bit around the village and have a look at a few places. … Continue reading Snowed In
Another day, another selection of sights and sounds that are uniquely New York. Sam's mom Cindy drove us into the city yesterday afternoon to a hotel in Brooklyn, where we'd be spending New Year's Eve. For my visit, Sam purchased tickets to the Bootlegger's Ball, a party held in an old church that was 1920s/30s … Continue reading Ringing in 2014
New York City. Finally. It is, indeed, a hell of a town. Yesterday started early. We woke before dawn and bundled up. Sam's Grams gave us a lift to the train station and we caught the 7:27 train to Grand Central. Being on a train again brought back a lot of memories of London, Kuala … Continue reading Manhattan
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