New York, New York...

I've been singing THAT song all week..
After a few interesting incidents at security at the airport. Snipey got taken aside and searched.. obviously looking like a terrorist that afternoon. Me on the other hand, got basically accused of being a stripper at passport control.. I suppose claiming I 'do anything' whilst working in a bar didn't really help the situation..

Well what can I say about New York.. I don't know where to start! We've done so much: 5th Avenue, Rockefella centre and top of the rock, 9/11, Park Avenue, Christmas Markets, Grand Central, Wall Street, Staten Island, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn bridge, China Town, Greenwich village, New york city library, Central park and the Zoo.

I can safely tell you all that Alex, Melvin, Gloria and Marty probably are still in Madagascar however the Penguins have returned to a VERY fishy enclosure and a very sorry looking polar bear!

I can also tell you that there are cats in America and the Streets aren't paved with cheese, but seeing the statue of liberty gave me an excuse to sing the song to a very confused Snipe.

New York does what it says on the tin. Amazing city, has weird contrasts from calm to busy. Steam does come out the grates and all the buildings are very big!

Impressive christmas day views from Top of the Rock, pancakes and a trip to the oriental side of New York rounded off a spectacular start to the trip.

14 hour bus journey to Canada? YES PLEASE!

See you on the other side and MERRY CHRISTMAS!