looking forward to my first trip to NY
 

Tomorrow (in 8 hours) we leave bonnie Scotland (Aberdeen - the Granite city) to visit New York for the first time to attend my brother's wedding. I'm really excited about it and i will let fellow Fodorites know how we get on when we return.<BR><BR>He is getting married in central park followed by a meal in Tavern on the Green. Included in the meal is a free bar until 10:30pm (200$+ a head!). Us Scots will test it to the max!<BR><BR>My wife and I (but not the rest of the wedding party) are staying at the Hotel Pennsylvania - we'll find out how bad (or otherwise) it really is!!! I've had a few pre-trip Lagavulins and Laphroaigs (finest Scots single malts from Skye) so at the moment i don't really care.<BR><BR>Slange!<BR><BR>Martin<BR><BR>

Ah yes, the fine single malts from Islay! Lagavulin is certainly my favorite. Enjoy NYC, and if you have time, check out the single malt selection at D.B.A. on First Avenue in the East Village. Also, try some of our small batch bourbons for a taste of America (also available at D.B.A.).<BR><BR>

I just got back from my 1st trip to nyc and all I can say is wow! You must walk down into Times Square and just stand and look around you. It is pretty overwhelming in my opinion! The people were all very friendly and helpful. Sounds like you are going to have a great time!

Nice one Tim - I did of course mean Islay rather than Skye.<BR><BR>I have moved on to Scotland's other national drink - McEwans Export (Irn Bru)!<BR><BR> Aahhh.....<BR> <BR>An ode to Irn Bru<BR><BR>We hate Coca-Cola<BR>We hate Fanta too (It's S***e)<BR>We're the Tartan Army<BR>AND WE DRINK IRN BRU<BR>All together now......<BR><BR>Kind Regards<BR><BR>Martin<BR>

Tim<BR><BR>Nice one Tim (not Ted). The bottles of single malt are finished, i'm onto the McEwans Export and i have to get up in four hours. Whey hey hey. Drop a phat one for me..<BR><BR>Slange<BR>Martin<BR><BR>