the very back of the check in line for our flight to Newark, everyone
else was there already. Unfortunately today was the day that
Continental was changing over to United Airlines and all check ins
were being done manually. I think that took an hour and then straight
up stairs and one of the last to board, we had been told that we had
great seats, great if you feel that you need to keep an eye on the
wing that is. 8 hours later we are being fingerprinted and
photographed by US Immigration and welcome to America.
The "Super Shuttle", that we booked to take us into Manhattan left a
lot to be desired. It is supposed to leave every 15 minutes but we
were left hanging about for an hour in the airport and stewing in the
bus until it was full plus there was a Dutchman in the back speaking
to a couple of Danish women, and I felt boring for Europe, anyone who
thinks putting leaf spinach into a pan and cooking it is awesome,
needs to get out more.
We are staying in the Manhattan in Times Square, 16th floor with a
great view out onto the streets below. Right in the centre of things,
we went out for a couple of beers in an Celtic bar before having a
lovely Italian meal in a popular restaurant. We were aiming to try
and stay up to avoid the worst of the jet lag but I couldn't keep
going so I think it was about 8pm EST (1am GMT) when we hit the hay.
Today we took a bus tour and walked around Central Park, and guess
what you're only allowed to go anti-clockwise, and everyone does!!
Also smoking is banned in the park, yes no outdoor smoking, can't see
it working in Glasgow.
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