Now, let me tell you about New York.

For my 21st birthday I was lucky enough to visit 'The City That Never Sleeps'. 
Despite promises from my sister that her best friends mum, who works at Heathrow Airport, could get us on first class, mother and I found ourselves slumming it with the common folk for the entirety of the journey to JFK. 


(I must stress that having originally lived in Watford, and now living in Dunstable, I am allowed to use the word common)


I wasn't sure what to expect from New York. I couldn't help feel that a city with such a huge reputation to live up to, may end up proving a disappointment. All I can now hope is that New York forgives me for even thinking such a foolish and ridiculous thought. 


New York is quite possibly the most incredible place on Earth. I spent the best 4 days of my life wandering up and down 5th Avenue, pretending I was Carrie Bradshaw, whilst also adopting her spending habits..


'Oh look Tiffany's'
'Oh we have to go in, just to look!'
'OH HELLO NECKLACE LET ME BUY YOU!'
I'm sorry, but who exactly do I think I am..

 As for visiting the sights, normally not much of a culture vulture, even I could not resist the fantastic views from the top of the empire state building, taking a trip to Lady Liberty and even, of all things, going to a museum.

We even found the time to catch a show on Broadway.. luckily taking a visit to the TKTS booth in Times Square, where we managed to get tickets for less than half of what the snooty lady at our hotel reception was trying to sell them for! Phantom of the Opera- Congratulations, you beat the unbeatable, and overtook Wicked as my favourite musical. 


Like many others before me, I fell in love with this beautiful city, and would go back in a heartbeat, perhaps by the time I've retired I'll be able to afford to go again <3