New York New York

America doesn't 'do' small, does it ?

From the Empire State Building at 1,250ft to huge Shopping Malls with big savings on merchandise with displays piled high. 

But we hadn't gone to bargain hunt but to visit friends and celebrate a 60th birthday. So either side or zooming up to the 80th floor of the Empire State in under one, ear-popping minute, before continuing to the 86th and finally the 102nd floor, we spent plenty of time talking, eating and visiting, along with laughing and talking, drinking and eating some more. Catching up with great friends and having a thoroughly enjoyable time.

We took a drive to Greenport at the end of Long Island (North fork). Wondered at all the Christmas lights and decorations. Visited a craft market and a small winery while admiring the lovely homes of Stony Brook. Not to mention the view from the Empire State and the window displays at Macy's and Bergdorf Goodman in the City.

On Toni's birthday we ate Italian at Bruno's, Howard Beach right near the airport. Which was brilliant. See picture below.

Happy Birthday, Toni. (centre, right) and Jimmy.

And, America is 'big' on hospitality too.
So if I can get with the lingo, "Happy holidays, everyone".  M&B x