2nd January

This morning we ventures onto the Subway and caught the train to the World Trade Centre. Joe did a walking tour lead by a 9/11 survivor. He was deeply moved.

While Joe was doing the walking tour, I went to Century 21 a large discount department store specialising in name brands. It was chaotic but a least it was warm inside. I bought a couple of small things but the best bargains were some business shirts for Joe.

We grabbed a quick bite for lunch and then walked down to Battery Park. It was bellow freezing with Arctic Winds, snow flurries and the sun was shining. I have bought a long coat filled with goose down and I was still cold. You had to keep walking because as soon as you stopped the cold just seeped into every part of you.

In Battery Park was the globe from the World Trade Centre Plaza.

We got a brief view in the distance of Liberty. We did consider taking the ferry out but the line was about 1/2 long and we just couldn't stand in the cold that long.

We walked aroung to the Police Museum and then headed up Wall Street.

I finally got to see Tiffany's but didn't go inside:

This is the New York Stock Exchange

This is George Washington on the site of his first inauguration (across the street from the New York Stock Exchange)

Trinity Church in the Financial District

We headed back to the appartment and met up with Stephen, Jess and Amelia. Jess and I then headed down town (5pm) to go to Macy's to see if we could find any bargains!! There really weren't any but we had fun. I don't think I will be going back to Macy's again - the clothes are set out in Brands not items so if you want jeans you have to go to all the different designers scattered over 5 floors - very frustrating.

We got back to the apartment at about 9pm. It is true that NY is a city that never sleeps!! And it seems to be very safe!