In the FWIW column, New York was way-better than I thought it would be. Even though it was perpetually a mob-scene, I never felt unsafe (lots of security everywhere, even armed military). We hired a young man who was an excellent guide (an under-employed architect) and it was almost non-stop action. Learned some great history about this country's founding (Faunce's Tavern was neat). The food was fun and very good, the hotel was also fun (but $$$$!). All in all, it wasn't what I had expected. Never made it to Beretta (closed on Sunday). Walked an average of 7-miles per day (even riding the subways). The kids had fun and the adults did too.

The view from 104 floors up:


The Lady at night from the Staten Island Ferry:


The somber stuff...

Last edited by Lloyd3; 04/02/18 06:27 PM.