Postcards from the road, Page 11

Postcards from the road are usually quick updates on places I’ve been, things I’ve seen. Often uploaded in real-time.

They’re heavy on the photos, light on the words…just like the old-fashioned snail mail postcards we used to send back in the dark ages.

Retail therapy

The New York department stores are famous for their holiday decorations. Macy’s shop windows were themed on “A Miracle on 34th St” …

We met our NYC-native friend for her to show us what she likes best about the Metropolitan Museum. She took us straight …

Snow Day (n.) A day in which school classes are cancelled or delayed due to snow, heavy ice, or low temperatures. I …

Raining and cold. It wasn’t the best of days to take the ferry to Liberty Island, but we went anyway. The security …

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a must-see if you are staying in New York during the holiday period. The Christmas Spectacular …

The big tree. Apart from its size (HUGE) it is a little underwhelming. The decorations are basic, although the lights do twinkle. …

Think Night at the Museum. The most amazing collection of displays and information. The ocean displays are fantastic. I don’t have a …

So, we’re wandering around the 4th floor of the American Museum of Natural History (think Night at the Museum) examining the dinosaurs …

The Saks department store windows told the story of A Flake Like Mike – a snowflake who wasn’t quite like all the …