New York and a light breeze

So we are now home. That's it, the last trip prior to starting the MBA...honest.
Namiko and I have just come back from visiting family in Greenwich, CT but actually spent most of our time in New York City.

Unfortunately we happened to be in Downtown Manhattan when Ernesto (a tropical storm) decided to visit, however the days that followed had beautiful weather and we didn't mind trading 3 days of good for 1 day of bad. Actually, when we got back to Greenwich that day, it was carnage...big trees felled causing widespread blackouts. Luckily we got the power back later on in the evening, however others in town were not so lucky and had to wait up to TWO DAYS.

Other than that one day of interesting weather, the trip was great and, seeing as it was Namiko's first time, we managed to see all of the necessary tourist attractions. One that particulary impressed me was the 'Top of the Rock' (top floor of 30 Rockerfella Plaza) which only opened late last year. Much better than the Empire State for all round views and (most importantly) no queing.

The two photos are of me atop the rock (one day I will learn to smile) and Namiko at the Met.

So, the trips are done, the money is paid (gulp) and Oxford is only 3 weeks away...