As an ardent supporter of equal rights I like it when it works the other way. As such I claim the right to change my mind. Apparently. Yep, he is going back to New York one last time(hee hee) in February 2025. Now devoted followers may well say
- He said he would never go back to New York after last trip.
- Feb 24 was “last trip to USA” and have the tattoo to show it
Ok, first up . Invoking Equal Rights. Secondly , who gives a crap. Thirdly …..Exhibit A Your Honour
Clever eh. And saved $300. I turn 67 in Feb 2025 (you all know the date obviously as in your calendars). Plan is to go to NYC Feb 3 for 10 days and then fly back ergo WHILE STILL 66
Now the real reason most probably is trying to recapture the magic of a 2015 visit in February. I was still almost a teenager but had the perfect stay with cold temps , snow and many clear blue days. Exhibits B-F
Have been a few times since but not always in February and never had snow again . Or even real cool weather. Now, there is never a guarantee of snow even in February. It will be cold of course if maybe 2 degrees hotter than 2015 😉 . Wont quibble if -2 becomes -4. Going back to The Beacon and even likely my same room 🙂 I live by the seat of my pants I know. Also trying a new route……nah too easy ….. by flying via Auckland direct to JFK so no pesky transits in LA. This is primarily because Qantas still treats Brisbane like a second rate city. If have to fly from Sydney to get PE then may as well do it in one hop. Arriving in NYC and more importantly leaving from there limits missed connections. Cancellations do occur of course but at least if all flights with Qantas then outcome likely much better.
In NYC the plan will be to see more of the outer boroughs. Last trip severely hampered by ankle issues – you know the one that was “fixed”. Much more confident now can walk heaps in a day. Of course there are pubs nearby…..And yes there are some concerns about the USA post November election/January Inauguration but you have to live your life eh.
Stay tuned .
flashman181 