New York

Arrived in New York with not much sleep at all from Vancouver as I stayed up very late packing. Got to the airport OK but didn't realise that I had to 'go in' immediately after checking in as U.S. customs and immigration clearance is done in Vancouver Airport before boarding.

Staying in friend David's apartment above the New York Univeristy Medical Center. David's doing his PhD here doing biomedical research. Have not seen him for about ten years! Just realised he is one the oldest friends I have, known him since kindergarten!

Been mostly indoors over the last few days as I was attending a course. The course was good but I think the weather was better.

So far been up the Empire State Building last night and walked around Times Square and Central Park today. Also spent an aftenoon at the MoMA gawking at Picassos and Pollocks. Dali's The Persistence of Memory is also there. And of course the immortal Starry Night. Brought tears...

Also had a 'traditional' New York hotdog. Most vendors are of Middle eastern origin now. Still tastes the same I suppose. And I walked and walked around Manhattan. My feet are rather sore now. Will update a bit more later.