So. We’re here. In NYC. Which is very exciting. We’ve just spent the first night in a teeny room sharing a teeny double bed. Brings back memories of the previous mother/daughter road trip I was on a few weeks ago – I’ve now swapped roles. Initially I was the daughter sleeping with strange Romanian refugee style mother and now I have inadvertently become that mother.
Flight was easy enough. A yellow taxi from the airport into the city is about $50 and very easy to get. The price is already set which was good because our driver got a bit lost. Our hotel is odd. I’ve gone for a budget option, but although it’s a pretty good location, it seems to be mostly a building site. Barely any lobby and loads of drilling. Consequently grumpy staff and a dodgy lift. Not sure what to do about it – they should really tell you stuff like that when you book in don’t you think?
Anyway, woken up this am to a scary text from friend “trust you to walk into NYC now on high alert. Looking for 3 men.. bla bla”. OH NO. I guess there was always going to be concerns and increased security but I hope no more than that!
Last night was great. Having gained 5 hours we were on the streets of NYC by 3pm on our way to our first big appointment. Love it. So vibrant. Every other woman appeared to be wearing Hunter wellies with a skirt. Which I thought was a little odd because a)it wasn’t raining and b)it was too hot for wellies.
We walked about 35 blocks down Fifth Avenue and got there just in time to get involved with some of the Fashion Night Out stuff.
Lots of unusual characters out and about:-
Barbara
September 9, 2011If you are shopping in NYC be sure to ask for the discount at places like Macy’s for visitors. Some other places will give out of towners discounts also. Also, you might want to check for some of the sample sales at The Vogue City.com Have a wonderful time this weekend,if you shop on Canal St bring back loads of pashimas for your friends. Cheap, cheap!
Family Affairs
September 9, 2011Oh great – thanks for those tipe – didn’t know about any of those! Anyone know where is the best place to get jeans in NYC? Lx
Barbara
September 10, 2011Once again, try Macy’s rather than running all over the city! Or Century 21 down in the Financial District. Century 21 is a large designer discount store. Ladies, girls, mens, boys, children’s clothes. Shoes and purses at good prices, maybe not this season though. Also places like TJMaxx or Marshalls.