Yey! Having fled the English heatwave only to encounter rain (to a flooding-the-streets level), we have sun once more. New York is a blissful and glorious place. I've conveniently managed to find a few hours between meetings to investigate the local parks - all in the interest of cultural learnings, of course, and have found them to be of a satisfyingly high standard. Photos to come once my computer starts playing nicely. Also found an amazing jazz bar last night, which I may well return to before I go. Have befriended the barman so am getting super-large G&Ts, and someone to chat to into the bargain. Plus amazing jass. All good.
Met one of the partners at an agency over here today who's done exactly the same rail adventure as I'll be going on, and says it is utterly awesome. Am looking forward to the trains through canyons, indian attacks etc (well, they happen in the adverts!)
During these many adventures, I've finally read The Handmaid's Tale - Becky, you'll be happy - and declare it one of my favourite books ever. Read it. NOW! 
My major success of the day is to have avoided shopping so far. If I am lucky, i will keep this up for another hour whilst in my next meeting.
No other major events to report. I saw a rat today (filthy city). Am also sitting in the ING direct banking cafe!!! In the very midst of a brand experience! How adland am I?
Thinking about going surfing at the weekend, weather allowing...
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Ok. Am new to this whole blogging thing (yeah, yeah I know) but embracing it for the sake of our friendship. The many boxes on this screen are really quite scaring me.....
Anyway, - you're there!! And you haven't been shopping yet, what's WRONG with you?? Very glad to hear you've been checking out the parks and they have lived up to expectation. An afternoon in Central Park is hard to beat.
In terms of a bit more culture the MOMA is pretty good and quite doable for an art gallery. And if you do get chance to go up the Rainbow Room on top of Rockefeller then make sure you have a manhatten for me and tell me what it's like. One of my big regrets that I didn't do that.
Ooooh and you must walk over Brooklyn Bridge too. I found it really terrifying!! If you do it, you'll either think I'm a total wuss or you'll totally get it. I'll wait to hear!
Handmaid's Tale. I thought one was supposed to read trashy novels on vacation? That's seriously hardcore. Not one of my faves have to say but glad you enjoyed. Suggest War and Peace or Anna Korenina next (both are bricks should see you through your long train ride).
One more thing - you MUST MUST do the Circle Line Boat Tour. MUST.
Anyway, glad to hear you're loving it. We're missing you. You're probably not missing us quite so much ;-0)
God Bless
Jen xxxx