New York Christmas

Christmas is here. Every building has a huge Xmas tree in it's foyer. Almost every tree on the street has lights up through their branches. The Rockerfeller Centre has it's famous Xmas tree, ice skating, toy soldiers and fairy lights.

The Christmas tree from Rockerfeller Centre supported by the Toy Soldier. The ice skating is going well in Central Park and Bryant Park.

The Cartier Building on Fifth Avenue 

Ice Skating at Bryant Park

More Ice Skating at Bryant Park 

You may think that all we've done is wander around New York looking at bright Xmas lights. Not so.

We have enjoyed the celebrations on Columbus Circle that heralded the opening of many Xmas stalls around the entrance of Central Park. Watching the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir rehearse Handel's Messiah. An evening with Hugh Jackman got Maureen excited and definitely left me in second place. He is a wonderful entertainer. A further night with the Rat Pack. Well perhaps great impersonations of Frank Sinartra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr.

This has been randomly sprinkled with diner out, lunch out, breakfast out and runs around Central Park. It's quite invigorating to run in temperatures of -2 degrees. There is not much chance of over heating.

The city is alive with an enormous energy. There is an unmistakable excitement on every street. The people are generous with their best wishes for a great holiday. We have had a chance to share this with Jimmy and Tiggy Nathan. Followed by Jane Lane-Mullins her daughter Andrea and a very close friend Helen McCarthy.

In the middle of all this Apple has opened their largest shop in the world. Where else but Grand Central.

The Apple Store

                             The view from the store.









The kids arrives in a couple of days so the speed of the journey will quicken.  Unfortunately Damien will not be able to make it. Notwithstanding we look forward to sharing New York with each of them especially Leo.