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The 2nd Avenue deli corned beef sandwich did not agree with Sharon. The sandwich won. An extra day at Neil’s place. A good small chain to know if one is in NYC. started wandering around the city while Sharon was … Continue reading →

Frick Museum visit Notes at the Frick No photographs allowed, seems like every space on every wall needs to be filled Very many Gainsborough’s and Titians as well as Reynolds, Constables, etc., etc. Frick certainly collected all the great name … Continue reading →

An absolutely glorious day Above Sharon’s old hood. Chelsea market On way to dinner Another longish walk Bar Boulud- been here before NYC ballet. Balanchine A great ballet

Angelina’s with Sara John’s Pizza Museum of the City of NY NYC Public Library …. But not in that order No, Bryant Park in New York City is not named for William Jennings Bryan.It is named after William Cullen Bryant … Continue reading →

A less active day today because Sharon is suffering from the high pollen and is not able to walk long distances. First Eataly, a fav. Oops, when we get there, we find out it was closed on Friday or unhung … Continue reading →

First full day in New York Arrived last evening and spent most of the time getting a new Apple phone and getting it configured. By then it was too late to eat pizza at John’s. The line was well over … Continue reading →

Carmen (opera) to top it off. We had fabulous seats near the Orchestra, listened to some outstanding singing, including a fine Mezzo, but all were splendid. Day ended rather unpleasantly. Jeff’s phone was pickpocketed on the way to the Tube. … Continue reading →

Mostly an odds and ends day. Some shopping, examination of very expensive knives, a walk to the British Library. We were heading to the British Museum and got diverted.  Plantations, home work, sex work, prisoners and other forms of … Continue reading →

Regents Canal, an arm of the Grand Central Canal Points of interest on the Canal:  First, a bite at Gail’s Started the walk at hotel, then to Merchant Square and onward.

QB rest day: maybe with some shopping. Boys to the British Museum. We didn’t see any Easter hats in London museum was very crowded. This doesn’t show it enough. Due to reading Michener’s “Source” thought I would look into this … Continue reading →