Another Ambitious Aussie's Awsome American Adventure
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Putting on The Ritz
Item of business for Wednesday was the Metropolitan Museum of Art where I basically whiled away the entire day. But if I thought it was a break from walking I was sorely mistaken.
On arrival I joined a guided tour of the Medieval masterpieces which was interesting but I was chafing at the bit by the end, being led past all kinds of interesting stuff while having to look interested at things a little longer than my preference. A great deal of time was then spent getting lost and confused by the huge variety of exhibits. I had a nourishing lunch in the cafeteria where I shared a table with an older man from Alabama filling in time while his wife was shopping and a retired lady from Long Island who is a member and comes to all the exhibitions. On their recommendations (but I would have anyway) I did the exhibit of masterpieces of tapestries from many galleries all over the world - spectacular - and a Rembrandt collection exhibit which highlighted how the Met has acquired all their Dutch masterpieces.
That was basically all I did except stroll around the Park Lane, Upper East Side apartment blocks on the way back to the train. Many bored uniformed doormen, actual even footpaths, designer shops – and could it be- no Starbucks? A different world.
Tonight was Spamalot which was fantastic. Lots of laughter. It followed the plot of The Holy Grail quite closely with some musical theatre additions - and a very funny playbill.
On the way home I saw the date on something in a shop window - I had completely lost track of what day it was! Next day was my birthday.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
They Say The Neon Lights Are Bright - on Broadway
Today was my birthday. I had a phone call from my Mum, who was very excited to have managed all the numbers she’d had to press. (And even more thrilled later when she got the bill and found the call had cost her about a dollar!)
Although very foot-weary, I set off to explore the Lower East side and for some crazy reason, decided to walk all the way down Fifth Avenue. It was very interesting going past many decorator shops, rug warehouses etc but all were closed at that hour of the morning (ie before 10). I had a hot chocolate at The Bald Man – after all, it was my birthday.
I veered off and did some of Greenwich Village and Soho which I didn't cover the other day. Walked some distance down Bleeker Street but obviously in the wrong direction – I never did find the Magnolia Bakery. Did enjoy a little something at Dean and Delucca though.
Eventually I reached the Lower East Side I had intended to book a tour at the Lower East Side tenement Museum but as I hadn’t, I had to wait an hour or so to get on a tour. I filled in the time with a visit to Katz’s Deli but decided not to 'have what she was having' - so much smoked meat can't possibly be good for you. I decided to try the Matzo ball soup. Let's just say the soup was OK, the matzo ball not so much. Rather like a ball of uncooked dough in your soup. I declined the opportunity to send a salami to the boys in the army and headed to my booking at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum,. I did the
Piecing It Together tour, where we explored a couple of rooms which had served as home and workshop for a Polish family early last century. They have set up rooms as if the family were still living and working there.
That area has certainly changed but there are still many tailors and leather coat shops, but as I’d be heading home to a Southern hemisphere summer in a couple of days, I couldn’t get into a coat buying frame of mind. Next I hunted out the pickle shop on Essex Street, then into the depths of China town - it's very extensive and very crowded, and until I got to Canal Street where all the other tourists were, I think I was the only non Chinese person I saw for quite a while.
Back to the hotel to freshen up then off to 44th Street for dinner at Virgil's Real Barbecue and then last minute ticket to "A Chorus Line", which seemed the appropriate thing to see on Broadway. I walked all the way back along Fifth Avenue and decided there was no better time to go to the top of the Empire State Building. Even though there were only a couple of others going up with me, it took quite a while to go through all their screening procedures. Very windy up the top and no Tom Hanks or romantic goings on – just tourists taking photos.
Putting on The Ritz
Item of business for Wednesday was the Metropolitan Museum of Art where I basically whiled away the entire day. But if I thought it was a break from walking I was sorely mistaken.
On arrival I joined a guided tour of the Medieval masterpieces which was interesting but I was chafing at the bit by the end, being led past all kinds of interesting stuff while having to look interested at things a little longer than my preference. A great deal of time was then spent getting lost and confused by the huge variety of exhibits. I had a nourishing lunch in the cafeteria where I shared a table with an older man from Alabama filling in time while his wife was shopping and a retired lady from Long Island who is a member and comes to all the exhibitions. On their recommendations (but I would have anyway) I did the exhibit of masterpieces of tapestries from many galleries all over the world - spectacular - and a Rembrandt collection exhibit which highlighted how the Met has acquired all their Dutch masterpieces.
That was basically all I did except stroll around the Park Lane, Upper East Side apartment blocks on the way back to the train. Many bored uniformed doormen, actual even footpaths, designer shops – and could it be- no Starbucks? A different world.
Tonight was Spamalot which was fantastic. Lots of laughter. It followed the plot of The Holy Grail quite closely with some musical theatre additions - and a very funny playbill.
On the way home I saw the date on something in a shop window - I had completely lost track of what day it was! Next day was my birthday.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
They Say The Neon Lights Are Bright - on Broadway
Today was my birthday. I had a phone call from my Mum, who was very excited to have managed all the numbers she’d had to press. (And even more thrilled later when she got the bill and found the call had cost her about a dollar!)
Although very foot-weary, I set off to explore the Lower East side and for some crazy reason, decided to walk all the way down Fifth Avenue. It was very interesting going past many decorator shops, rug warehouses etc but all were closed at that hour of the morning (ie before 10). I had a hot chocolate at The Bald Man – after all, it was my birthday.
I veered off and did some of Greenwich Village and Soho which I didn't cover the other day. Walked some distance down Bleeker Street but obviously in the wrong direction – I never did find the Magnolia Bakery. Did enjoy a little something at Dean and Delucca though.
Eventually I reached the Lower East Side I had intended to book a tour at the Lower East Side tenement Museum but as I hadn’t, I had to wait an hour or so to get on a tour. I filled in the time with a visit to Katz’s Deli but decided not to 'have what she was having' - so much smoked meat can't possibly be good for you. I decided to try the Matzo ball soup. Let's just say the soup was OK, the matzo ball not so much. Rather like a ball of uncooked dough in your soup. I declined the opportunity to send a salami to the boys in the army and headed to my booking at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum,. I did the
Piecing It Together tour, where we explored a couple of rooms which had served as home and workshop for a Polish family early last century. They have set up rooms as if the family were still living and working there.
That area has certainly changed but there are still many tailors and leather coat shops, but as I’d be heading home to a Southern hemisphere summer in a couple of days, I couldn’t get into a coat buying frame of mind. Next I hunted out the pickle shop on Essex Street, then into the depths of China town - it's very extensive and very crowded, and until I got to Canal Street where all the other tourists were, I think I was the only non Chinese person I saw for quite a while.
Back to the hotel to freshen up then off to 44th Street for dinner at Virgil's Real Barbecue and then last minute ticket to "A Chorus Line", which seemed the appropriate thing to see on Broadway. I walked all the way back along Fifth Avenue and decided there was no better time to go to the top of the Empire State Building. Even though there were only a couple of others going up with me, it took quite a while to go through all their screening procedures. Very windy up the top and no Tom Hanks or romantic goings on – just tourists taking photos.
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Well, it doesn't look like anyone's still reading this but ya gotta finish what ya started...
Friday, October 19, 2007
Singing In The Rain
I started off with breakfast at my favourite local diner, Broadway Bagel Cafe and then caught the subway to the Frick Museum, which was absolutely amazing. Mr Frick was a coke and steel magnate, business partner to Carnegie and art collector. This was his private home on Fifth Avenue and he certainly had good taste. The museum is furnished much as his home was, with a few necessary changes for its role as a museum and he has amassed a fine collection of Rembrandts, Gainsboroughs etc. Classic Stuff.
When I came out it was certainly raining so I took refuge in Barney's Department Store, where before I knew it, I was having a makeover with "Fresh" products - met the designer and the CEO and was plied with chocolates etc while I had my treatment. One of the benefits of being solo.
Then it was off to the Opera - luckily I allowed plenty of time to go back to the hotel and get changed because the traffic and the subways on a rainy Friday at peak hour was something else. People just don't move down the train like they do in Tokyo! One train was so full no-one could get on at all.
Madama Butterfly and the Opera House itself were amazing. I had a good seat - there were two tiers of seating above me and it was the only time so far this trip that I've seen people dressed up.
The production was awesome - they had bunraku puppeteers doing the scenery and some of the action, including the little son/puppet. A very simple set with a mirror at the top with reflected what was happening on stage to good effect.
It didn't finish till 11.30 and on the subway, young girls were heading for a night out with very skimpy outfits looking like they were from a Robert Palmer video. It absolutely bucketed down on the way back from the subway exit - they weren't doing much business at the ESB!
Saturday 20th October
My last day in New York and I hadn’t done any serious shopping. And Macy’s were having a one day sale!
My flight was due to leave at 7pm and I had decided not to try coping with the subway with luggage on a Saturday afternoon and booked Supershuttle. They gave me a selection of times so I chose the latest one – 2pm! Well, at least I wouldn’t have to stress about making it on time.
Oh well, that still leaves a few hours shopping time so I checked out of the hotel, leaving my luggage in the baggage room, and hot-footed it to Macy’s. Well, it’s big. After some wandering around, I found myself in the ladies’ suit department trying on winter suits.
Before long, I had purchased a Calvin Klein pants suit, Liz Claiborne skirt suit and a three piece evening suit by Kasper – never heard of it – for the grand total of $317 Australian dollars. But next item on the list was therefore a case to put them in. I’d only just managed to get my case closed that morning and knew there was no way anything else would fit in it, let alone all that.
Grabbed a cheapo sports bag and then quickly bought my daughter a top in H&M and scored a free tote bag as I took a quick walk-through of Victoria’s Secret and thought I would have plenty of time to get back to the hotel and get my stuff and re arrange things a bit.
What with the guy with the key to the baggage room being needed to help someone with a delivery etc, I had no sooner opened my case to redistribute stuff among the two bags when there was the Supershuttle guy, fifteen minutes before the booked time, hassling me to get on the bus.
Of course the zips on the new bag were stiff so I just threw everything in and threw it into the bus. I was the first passenger and then we did a short tour of Midtown till the bus was full.
The drive to JFK was – interesting and I was there before the check in had really opened but fortunately I was checked in and relieved of the two cases and had plenty of time to explore Terminal 7. most of which is closed as it is being improved for my comfort. No, it’s not being improved for me, for the people who come after me.
Luckily I didn’t have to rush so I wasn’t bothered by the extremely slow service at the restaurant where I ate a belated lunch. At last it was time to depart. I held my breath till the doors were closed as there were very few people on the plane and I had a whole row of seats to myself.
We didn’t get far though. After taxiing for a short while we came to a complete halt and it transpired there was a huge queue of planes waiting their turn. Now I know why it’s called QF 10late.
Eventually, nearly two hours later, we got underway and I’d had a bit of a snooze before the meal was served. I was looking forward to another nap after a rather strong gin and tonic and a small bottle of wine with dinner but it seemed we’d no sooner settled after the meal was cleared away when we struck turbulence and all had to sit up and fasten seat belts etc. It was really bumpy for some time, and by the time it had evened out we were passing over Vegas, and next thing we were at LA.
We had to deplane while they refueled and there were a lot of grumpy passengers waiting to board. While I was waiting for the special needs and families to board, Hugh Jackman walked right by me and onto the plane. So, another celebrity sighting, another Aussie.
The flight from LA was absolutely full and seemed to take forever. I didn’t get much sleep as I had the twitches. I spent a good bit of time doing stretches in the small clearing near the toilets because I was sure I was annoying the people next to me. (They slept right through and didn’t even notice.) Quite a little community of restless people hanging pout up the back by the time “morning” came and breakfast was served.
Easily through customs and the transfer to the domestic terminal and the long wait between planes was much shorter now, no question of trying to fit in a short trip into Sydney.
Fortunately I had been given a pass to the Qantas Lounge so I was able to have shower (pity that in all the luggage scramble I didn’t have a change of clothes because I had spilled stuff on my shirt) But I did have a change of underwear!
Feeling much refreshed I relaxed in the comfortable chairs and peace and quiet with coffee and snacks and the Sydney papers and made a few phone calls until it was time to join the hoi polloi and board the plane. The flight seemed so quick by comparison. I phoned my daughter as soon as I landed and she messaged when she was she was five minutes away.
I took myself outside to wait in the pick up and the weather had changed while I was away. Summer had arrived! It was quite hot and I waited and waited. We simultaneously texted. “Where are you?” She was at the international terminal, forgetting I had stopped in Sydney.
At last I was home, to find a letter had arrived that very day, informing me that I have been granted a fellowship to study in Japan. So 30th December, I’m off again!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Singing In The Rain
I started off with breakfast at my favourite local diner, Broadway Bagel Cafe and then caught the subway to the Frick Museum, which was absolutely amazing. Mr Frick was a coke and steel magnate, business partner to Carnegie and art collector. This was his private home on Fifth Avenue and he certainly had good taste. The museum is furnished much as his home was, with a few necessary changes for its role as a museum and he has amassed a fine collection of Rembrandts, Gainsboroughs etc. Classic Stuff.
When I came out it was certainly raining so I took refuge in Barney's Department Store, where before I knew it, I was having a makeover with "Fresh" products - met the designer and the CEO and was plied with chocolates etc while I had my treatment. One of the benefits of being solo.
Then it was off to the Opera - luckily I allowed plenty of time to go back to the hotel and get changed because the traffic and the subways on a rainy Friday at peak hour was something else. People just don't move down the train like they do in Tokyo! One train was so full no-one could get on at all.
Madama Butterfly and the Opera House itself were amazing. I had a good seat - there were two tiers of seating above me and it was the only time so far this trip that I've seen people dressed up.
The production was awesome - they had bunraku puppeteers doing the scenery and some of the action, including the little son/puppet. A very simple set with a mirror at the top with reflected what was happening on stage to good effect.
It didn't finish till 11.30 and on the subway, young girls were heading for a night out with very skimpy outfits looking like they were from a Robert Palmer video. It absolutely bucketed down on the way back from the subway exit - they weren't doing much business at the ESB!
Saturday 20th October
My last day in New York and I hadn’t done any serious shopping. And Macy’s were having a one day sale!
My flight was due to leave at 7pm and I had decided not to try coping with the subway with luggage on a Saturday afternoon and booked Supershuttle. They gave me a selection of times so I chose the latest one – 2pm! Well, at least I wouldn’t have to stress about making it on time.
Oh well, that still leaves a few hours shopping time so I checked out of the hotel, leaving my luggage in the baggage room, and hot-footed it to Macy’s. Well, it’s big. After some wandering around, I found myself in the ladies’ suit department trying on winter suits.
Before long, I had purchased a Calvin Klein pants suit, Liz Claiborne skirt suit and a three piece evening suit by Kasper – never heard of it – for the grand total of $317 Australian dollars. But next item on the list was therefore a case to put them in. I’d only just managed to get my case closed that morning and knew there was no way anything else would fit in it, let alone all that.
Grabbed a cheapo sports bag and then quickly bought my daughter a top in H&M and scored a free tote bag as I took a quick walk-through of Victoria’s Secret and thought I would have plenty of time to get back to the hotel and get my stuff and re arrange things a bit.
What with the guy with the key to the baggage room being needed to help someone with a delivery etc, I had no sooner opened my case to redistribute stuff among the two bags when there was the Supershuttle guy, fifteen minutes before the booked time, hassling me to get on the bus.
Of course the zips on the new bag were stiff so I just threw everything in and threw it into the bus. I was the first passenger and then we did a short tour of Midtown till the bus was full.
The drive to JFK was – interesting and I was there before the check in had really opened but fortunately I was checked in and relieved of the two cases and had plenty of time to explore Terminal 7. most of which is closed as it is being improved for my comfort. No, it’s not being improved for me, for the people who come after me.
Luckily I didn’t have to rush so I wasn’t bothered by the extremely slow service at the restaurant where I ate a belated lunch. At last it was time to depart. I held my breath till the doors were closed as there were very few people on the plane and I had a whole row of seats to myself.
We didn’t get far though. After taxiing for a short while we came to a complete halt and it transpired there was a huge queue of planes waiting their turn. Now I know why it’s called QF 10late.
Eventually, nearly two hours later, we got underway and I’d had a bit of a snooze before the meal was served. I was looking forward to another nap after a rather strong gin and tonic and a small bottle of wine with dinner but it seemed we’d no sooner settled after the meal was cleared away when we struck turbulence and all had to sit up and fasten seat belts etc. It was really bumpy for some time, and by the time it had evened out we were passing over Vegas, and next thing we were at LA.
We had to deplane while they refueled and there were a lot of grumpy passengers waiting to board. While I was waiting for the special needs and families to board, Hugh Jackman walked right by me and onto the plane. So, another celebrity sighting, another Aussie.
The flight from LA was absolutely full and seemed to take forever. I didn’t get much sleep as I had the twitches. I spent a good bit of time doing stretches in the small clearing near the toilets because I was sure I was annoying the people next to me. (They slept right through and didn’t even notice.) Quite a little community of restless people hanging pout up the back by the time “morning” came and breakfast was served.
Easily through customs and the transfer to the domestic terminal and the long wait between planes was much shorter now, no question of trying to fit in a short trip into Sydney.
Fortunately I had been given a pass to the Qantas Lounge so I was able to have shower (pity that in all the luggage scramble I didn’t have a change of clothes because I had spilled stuff on my shirt) But I did have a change of underwear!
Feeling much refreshed I relaxed in the comfortable chairs and peace and quiet with coffee and snacks and the Sydney papers and made a few phone calls until it was time to join the hoi polloi and board the plane. The flight seemed so quick by comparison. I phoned my daughter as soon as I landed and she messaged when she was she was five minutes away.
I took myself outside to wait in the pick up and the weather had changed while I was away. Summer had arrived! It was quite hot and I waited and waited. We simultaneously texted. “Where are you?” She was at the international terminal, forgetting I had stopped in Sydney.
At last I was home, to find a letter had arrived that very day, informing me that I have been granted a fellowship to study in Japan. So 30th December, I’m off again!
Nov 17th, 2007, 07:37 PM
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Boy what a great trip you had. Hugh Jackman you say!!!!! Love him...was he cute? He looks so cute. Glad you got some shopping in. Macy's is almost over kill. Be sure to let us know how things are in Japan when you get there. Thanks for posting this, a fun read for sure.
Nov 17th, 2007, 07:49 PM
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Wow! I'm so impressed. Don't you ever get tired?
Great report--you covered a lot of ground and have written about it so charmingly. A pleasure to read. Thank you.
And congratulations on your fellowship!
Great report--you covered a lot of ground and have written about it so charmingly. A pleasure to read. Thank you.
And congratulations on your fellowship!
Nov 17th, 2007, 08:18 PM
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Thanks for the feedback - I'm usually quite the sloth at home, saving it up for the next trip.
I don't get over to the Australia board as often as I should - but who wants to visit Perth anyway. Maybe I will now that New Zealand is in the planning. I have lots of frequent flyer points now.
I'm amazed myself that i kept up the pace I did. Having a few quiet days in Nevada certainly helped. Sometimes things sound like a lot when you write them but only took minutes in actuality. And I had the occasional afternoon nap! Except for New York and San Francisco, I was usually tucked up in my little bed quite early.
As for Japan, it's a group trip so I will have to fit in with others - strangers at that. Most of the time we'll be in Beppu, just studying (and in my vacation but I can't complain about that, can I?) I'm really looking forward to it, especially as it's not costing me anything.
I don't get over to the Australia board as often as I should - but who wants to visit Perth anyway. Maybe I will now that New Zealand is in the planning. I have lots of frequent flyer points now.
I'm amazed myself that i kept up the pace I did. Having a few quiet days in Nevada certainly helped. Sometimes things sound like a lot when you write them but only took minutes in actuality. And I had the occasional afternoon nap! Except for New York and San Francisco, I was usually tucked up in my little bed quite early.
As for Japan, it's a group trip so I will have to fit in with others - strangers at that. Most of the time we'll be in Beppu, just studying (and in my vacation but I can't complain about that, can I?) I'm really looking forward to it, especially as it's not costing me anything.
Nov 17th, 2007, 08:42 PM
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And, yes, Hugh Jackman was/is cute.
Somewhat tired me , seeing him pass between two groups of people "Hmm That guy's cute"
Hugh walks right past me with an official.
Me "Hmm, looks a bit Like Hugh Jackman"
Official person escorts him to head of queue.
Me "Hmm, he's getting the VIP treatment. Hey, It IS Hugh"
Murmur amongst crowd - "Who's that".
Qantas ground crew lady "Hugh Jackman".
And I didn't even smile at him.
Somewhat tired me , seeing him pass between two groups of people "Hmm That guy's cute"
Hugh walks right past me with an official.
Me "Hmm, looks a bit Like Hugh Jackman"
Official person escorts him to head of queue.
Me "Hmm, he's getting the VIP treatment. Hey, It IS Hugh"
Murmur amongst crowd - "Who's that".
Qantas ground crew lady "Hugh Jackman".
And I didn't even smile at him.
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eigasuki,
what a fantastic trip report and I have to admit, you are someone I aspire to be like. Was just telling my DH how wonderful the courage and sense of adventure you have and I love your story telling style!
Although I'm not a "japanese movie" fan per se, I have seen that movie you mentioned and loved it. Cried in the end, of course.
You have really great information on this thread and it will help others who happen to read it and eventually visit the places you have. Thanks so much for posting it. I know posting takes alot of time but we (the readers) really appreciate it.
maria
what a fantastic trip report and I have to admit, you are someone I aspire to be like. Was just telling my DH how wonderful the courage and sense of adventure you have and I love your story telling style!
Although I'm not a "japanese movie" fan per se, I have seen that movie you mentioned and loved it. Cried in the end, of course.
You have really great information on this thread and it will help others who happen to read it and eventually visit the places you have. Thanks so much for posting it. I know posting takes alot of time but we (the readers) really appreciate it.
maria
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I truly enjoyed your trip report and your travel style. I know what you mean, it seems like a lot really quickly when you are writing it, but of course it took time. However, you still did a lot and covered a lot of ground.
And then, what exciting news when you arrived home! Almost like the vacation wasn't over since you have another one to look forward to. Congratulations!
And then, what exciting news when you arrived home! Almost like the vacation wasn't over since you have another one to look forward to. Congratulations!
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Very enjoyble report. You kept me involved to the very end. You forgot to mention how many fat Americans you saw, it is usually part of the observations. Just kidding of course, glad to see it was not mentioned this time round. I'm a Southern Californian, so I particularly enjoyed reading about my part of the world, but you really made me want to revisit NY and see Boston. Thanks again. You have a great writing style.
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Hey, entirely my pleasure.
annetti, the obesity epidemic has spread all over western society. Sure I saw them, but I see it at home too. I remeber my parents who visited the US twenty years ago coming home incredulous - they would surely have included it in a trip report.
annetti, the obesity epidemic has spread all over western society. Sure I saw them, but I see it at home too. I remeber my parents who visited the US twenty years ago coming home incredulous - they would surely have included it in a trip report.
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JUst wanted to say thank you very much for your trip report. I loved reading it. I felt as if I was driving with you.
I could not tell from your report what you preferred - the east or the west coast?
I am planning to go at the end of the year and had reservations about driving through California, but have now decided to give it a go!
I could not tell from your report what you preferred - the east or the west coast?
I am planning to go at the end of the year and had reservations about driving through California, but have now decided to give it a go!
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Absolutely go for it, Millie. I was surprised at quickly one adjusted to driving 'on the wrong side 'of the road. The yellow line down the centre of the road makes it easy to figure out when you're turning and many intersections had lights or signs. My major crime was giving way to everyone!
I couldn't choose a favourite of of west or east coast. I really want to go back to Santa Barbara and New Hampshire. And NYC of course, and LA and San Francisco (loved Sausolito) So many places, so little $$$$$
I couldn't choose a favourite of of west or east coast. I really want to go back to Santa Barbara and New Hampshire. And NYC of course, and LA and San Francisco (loved Sausolito) So many places, so little $$$$$
