NYC next, then, and it's big. Very very big. First thing we did, after a wander through the centre of Manhattan, including Times Square, was decide, at nighttime, to go up to the top of the Empire State Building. I reckon it was probably about the same height as the Eiffel Tower - the building itself is bigger, apparently, but the viewing platform appears lower than the Eiffel's. Still, nice view over Manhattan, even if it was a bit dark to really make out that much other than the Chrysler Building.

Following day we did plenty of walking around, mainly Central Park and visiting some museums I think (it's all a bit of a blur). Unsurprisingly everything seems more expensive than the other places I've been, but that's to be expected I suppose, like in London. While the others went and got a meal, I went up north for a baseball game at Yankee Stadium. A great experience, although the home team lost 3-2. I don't have time to go into detail, but I had a lot of fun, and the seats were great.

Today we went to Coney Island for a nice day out, and spent most of the day there. It's amazing: it's like Skeggy, US-style. All the seasidey stuff you might expect - including the downright weird 'Shoot The Freak' (featuring a guy with a mask and armour getting shot at by punters) and what appeared on the outside to be a genuine freakshow (we didn't enter) - the only difference seemed to be that most people didn't speak English, bizarrely. Spanish seems incredibly common around here, especially in certain areas, like around our hostel in Northern Manhattan. I find it odd, really, but there you go.

I have to go again - I don't wanna spend too much money on the net, and it's $20 for 20 minutes as it is - so the next time I update may be when I'm in Boston. Don't hold your breath.