Saturday - let's explore the neighbourhood

We knew that the workers would be in the apartment today so we decided to drop in to make sure they knew we were interested and then go explore the environs. We agreed to pick Claire up when she was ready and then we could drive around.

So we got out of the hotel at about 10:00 headed over to the apartment and the first good news was that the New York Times had been delivered. The guys were there working hard so we decided to leave them to it. Nothing worse than standing around feeling useless...

So out to the car and off on our drive. Lots and lots of interesting places, lots of interesting sites and sights. Everything is new and interesting - I hope it stays that way.

The most interesting part of this morning was discovering that one of the major Hasidic Jewish communities in the US is in South Williamsburg. It was an incredible site with thousands of Hasidic Jews dressed for the Sabbath walking around the streets. Completely new to me.

So, we drove around a bit more, discovered that North 4th St is not connected (and is not really close) to South 4th St. Good to know.

Anyway Claire calls at about 12:00 and we agree to pick her up at about 12:15. Pick up complete and we head off to Redhook to see a supermarket that has been recommended to us. It is about 7 miles away, which in the new world seems a long way - in the old world (Newton) didn't even merit a second thought.

Rhoda (our GPS system) found our destination easily and it looked from the outside like a large farm stand. Well when we got inside it was more like a HUMONGOUS farm stand that had landed on a Super Stop and Shop. It was quite daunting in its size and the fact that it had everything (and I think I mean everything :-)) food and household item related.

So we wandered around for a while and Claire did her shopping and we decided to have lunch there. We choose our food - a hot dog for Peg, a mozzarella/tomato sandwich for Claire and a Ba-da-bing (Italian sandwich) for me. You may wonder why I am telling you this and the reason is that when we sat down to eat (in the tented & heated outdoor area) we looked up and who was looking back at us but the Statue of Liberty. Again I expect we will get used to it, the view was breathtaking (and quite unexpected)

The supermarket is also near the Ikea - but fortunately for me, they didn't make me go there.

So, back to Williamsburg drop Claire off, she has a date with Seth tonight, and it is back to the hotel for a nap.All this novelty is exhausting.

Dinner tonight - Spike Hill - burger for me and BLTA (avocado) for Peg - i wish i has had the pot pie. Cricket on the TV - i think i have found my home for English sport. When is the next World Cup?

Back to the Hotel Le Jolie - the end of another day - moving in tomorrow come what may.