I am thrilled I was able to spend just over a month in this amazing, frenetic, friendly, random, beautiful city that epitomises everything a city is and should be.

I introduced my Mum to the city. I was given a borough tour and taken to an amazing dinner by a local. I had a song composed, played and sung to me called ‘Girl with the big backpack’ on the subway to Harlem. I enjoyed my first halloween. I celebrated my birthday in true New York style.

I love New York with everything in my soul. The city is the place for wanderers and explorers, with so much diversity and so many activities to keep even the most restless people occupied.

This isn’t goodbye NY, it’s just see you later 🙂