I never realized how pumped up I must have been with adrenaline and other stress hormones until we went away in the middle of the house renovation, relaxed, then came back and found that it took me a few days to get into the loop again.
Work continues in the house and some progress were made whilst we were away but things are far from finished and inconveniences are still there and there are loads for us to do still...
But it was a very enjoyable time away from it all and we had a blast suffice to say!
We're hoping to sort out the photos in the following days to come and will share them soon. At least now we have the mass photo re-sizing transferred on to our little laptop and we can conveniently do it there. Unlike before where it was only on our desktop computer wherein at the moment you have to move loads of stuff away just to be able to use it.
We've had so many wonderful, amazing, unforgettable, and funny moments whilst we were across the pond. Like when a security guard held up a queue of people behind us just to be able to chat to us about the royal family (he was particularly fascinated with Camilla Parker-Bowles); or when I nearly choked on my cinnamon pretzel when a shop assistant informed me that a purchase I made earlier qualified for a raffle for a chance to win a whole weeks holiday to Liverpool....
On our flight to New York there were a few irritating passengers, obviously in a holiday spirit (or is that too many spirits?) who were belting out 'New York, New York' and 'New York State of Mind'. Come on guys, let the other passengers get some sleep (or at least have some originality)! But on our way back home I was discreetly humming to myself 'Bye Bye Miss American Pie' (Madonna's version of course).
America is a colossal country, and each state is a country in each own right with its own culture, and New York City is just a small fraction of New York State but is a good taster of what else is in store for the rest of this amazing country. We're intrigued and we're looking forward to exploring it even more in the future. We'll be back soon for sure.
We found New Yorkers generally very friendly but we've been told that the people in the West Coast are even friendlier, is that true? ;)
Mark :-)
We've had so many wonderful, amazing, unforgettable, and funny moments whilst we were across the pond. Like when a security guard held up a queue of people behind us just to be able to chat to us about the royal family (he was particularly fascinated with Camilla Parker-Bowles); or when I nearly choked on my cinnamon pretzel when a shop assistant informed me that a purchase I made earlier qualified for a raffle for a chance to win a whole weeks holiday to Liverpool....
On our flight to New York there were a few irritating passengers, obviously in a holiday spirit (or is that too many spirits?) who were belting out 'New York, New York' and 'New York State of Mind'. Come on guys, let the other passengers get some sleep (or at least have some originality)! But on our way back home I was discreetly humming to myself 'Bye Bye Miss American Pie' (Madonna's version of course).
America is a colossal country, and each state is a country in each own right with its own culture, and New York City is just a small fraction of New York State but is a good taster of what else is in store for the rest of this amazing country. We're intrigued and we're looking forward to exploring it even more in the future. We'll be back soon for sure.
We found New Yorkers generally very friendly but we've been told that the people in the West Coast are even friendlier, is that true? ;)
Mark :-)
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Loved your photos with all the flags, and the humorous stories. I'm so glad you got to take a little break in the middle of all the chaos going on at your house. I hope all the work finishes soon and you can relax again in your garden.
ReplyDeleteThanks Holley! What prolongs the renovation is the decoration and finishing off that we'll have to do once the builders have finished. Should preoccupy us up to the early part of winter.
DeleteThe West coast rocks, guys! You have to come here! Jeannine
ReplyDeleteWill do Jeannine :)
DeleteWell of course the West Coast is the best coast!
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you guys as we flew back from New Mexico on Monday, since it's about the 1 yr mark from when we were in London last year. Those long flights are just the worst, I can't imagine having to endure singing passengers. Then again the bottle of cheap perfume the lady behind me bathed in before getting on the 3 hr flight from Denver was pretty horrible too.
I thought you would say that Loree! Time flies so fast isn't it! Can't believe your visit was a year ago already
DeleteGlad you guys had so much fun and plan to continue your tour. It might take you a while....
ReplyDeleteInteresting question about friendly cities. New York is awesome. Las Vegas is the worst. There's quite a range on the west coast.
It will take awhile indeed, its a huge country!
DeleteHaving lived on both coasts, I can say for certain that the West Coast is friendlier. You guys just have to come to Portland for the Fling next year. Was that your first visit to the U.S.? Some Americans are indeed fascinated by the royal family.
ReplyDeleteWe're hoping to make it to the fling! Will mostly depend if the 'house sitters' will be kind enough to be here on that period :)
DeleteCertainly! (And we have better weather too.)
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear!
DeleteI agree with Loree, the West Coast is the best. Come visit us soon!!
ReplyDeleteWill do and would love to soon!
DeleteI've found that no matter where you are you seem to get back what you put out so if you're friendly, you'll encounter friendly people. There are grumpy people everywhere. The west is quite a bit more relaxed and slower paced than the metropolitan east. Glad you enjoyed New York!
ReplyDeleteAgree with you there Peter :)
DeleteCome to Portland. We will show you friendly! Once you are in the air, what's another hour or three?
ReplyDeleteVery tempting Ricki, I'm sure it will happen :)
DeleteNot surprised that it took sometime for you to get back in the loop given all that's been going on. Sounds like you had a great trip. Living some 15 miles away or so from Liverpool, l I must point out that it's a friendly city too and I'm sure that a holiday there could be fun :)
ReplyDeleteWe wouldn't mind a weekend break in Liverpool :)
DeleteAnd so, did you win the whole week in Liverpool? I'm on tenterhook here. Dave
ReplyDeleteNaah! We're long back here before they do the draw (and for US Citizens only I think, they just didn't check where we came from :)).
DeleteCome to Chicago! The middle coast is clearly the best coast. NYC is a great town, I'm glad you guys enjoyed it
ReplyDeleteWe would love to have you come to the West Coast! I think Californians are very friendly!
ReplyDeleteNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. People in NY are much friendlier than those brutes and snobs in the West. Okay, you can understand my prejudice :-P
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