Weekend in Florida

 Last weekend, we escaped the summer heat and headed to Florida for some sun and sand.

 

 We had a fantastic time soaking up the sun and surf, with all the conveniences of the city. We discovered a Morimoto Sushi bar in the hotel - delish!
 

Made to order!

Michael and Mary

We had a treat a few weeks ago, with Mary's infamous brother Michael popping into town!

David has known Michael and Mary since they were babies, and has fond memories of holding them both at the hospital!  Our "surrogate" cousins popped over for a BBQ for lunch and left close to dinner time - good times!

Belated blogging

I have been very tardy with the blogging of late..........partly due to computer problems, partly due to the fascination with my new iphone, partly Olympic fever and partly summer time shenanigans.

Never fear, I am back on board - more adventures to be posted shortly!

High-line & High-end

On Sunday after lunch at The Standard, we sweated walked along the High-line from the Meat packing all the way up to Chelsea. It was around 100CF hot and muggy, and needless-to-say we did not last long outside.

God bless expensive Chelsea shops and air conditioning. We were so inspired Fiona and I bought matching jackets- ohh la la!

Fiona in Town!

It was the week of house guests. Just as soon as we said good-bye to Kere & Alison, Fiona arrived from the UK! We had a pretty relaxing weekend, with some much needed sleeping, shopping and eating!

On Saturday we hit Vezzo, our new fave pizza joint for some thin crust and vino.

Cheers!

Mole

What else to do after a long day at the Zoo but eat fabulous Mexican food? We mad our way down to Mole in the West Village, after a quick round of cocktails at the Gansevoort Roof Top Bar!

The food, cocktails and company were just perfect!

David and Kere

 Holy Mole!!

 Cheese!
 

Bronx Zoo

Last week we had a treat from Australia- Alison and Kere in town! For something different, and because Alison is such an animal lover, we made our way up to the Bronx Zoo. I have to say this is one of NYC biggest kept secrets, and I was taken aback at the size of the grounds and the proximity to animals - it was truly amazing.

Alison in the monkey cage. Fact: monkeys have tails and apes do not.

On the Wild Asia Monorail - more Asia and less Wild.

Cutest sea lions I have ever seen.

Sprawling grounds.

Baby sea lion - adorable!!

At the front of the old entrance.

Let's get our America on with a Big Old Drink - sugar high coming!

And now some big old giraffe's

Inside the Butterfly Conservatory.

Tiger grabbing some shade.

Buffalo? Can't remember, but they were exotic and big :)

A very rare species!