So we made it back to New York on the china town bus which was cheap as chips and as fast as scones. Got into town at about 9ish.. with sydney, went to the hotel she had booked, checked in and chilled out. Very nice, its a ramada, but she got us a cheap deal on it so it wasnt too bad. Me and sydney went and got a slice of pizza and b.rock checked his email, i slept on the floor that night as there was only 2 double beds and i ddnt fancy sharing, but brendan has the floor tonight! We woke up today and walked for a long long walk down to central park, we are on 34th. Walked around the park, saw the dakota building, strawberry fields etc. Was really great. We then went for lunch in this very quirky (sanctuary esque) place called serindepidy 3. It was great if not a bit on the pricey side but syd recomended it so we obliged. We then got the metro back up to the hotel and took a nap as we were all shattered with v sore feet. that was about 5, got up at 7 and headed out for the empire state. Stopped for dinner on the way at this japanese place, teryaki beef, average! then we walked to the empire state and went on up! Its just as breathtaking the second time, lots of great pictures and the views streched for 30 miles aparently tonite. Walked back via a street which felt like it had every single homeless person in new york on it, including one doing a poo.. very attractive! got back to the hotel and me and b.rock decided to head over to a 24hr burger king that has v cheap internet so that is where we are now, sydneys in the room doing a bit of school reading and we are out here doing a bit of home writing. Cant wait to get home now, still having an awesome awesome time, but im defo ready for home!! Right think thats about it, me and brendan are new york pros now, we know the streets, how to cross them like locals, we feel right at home, its hilarious cos im sure we still look like a pair of tourists but we feel the business! gona go.. lots of love to u all! xxxx
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- 09. Sep. 2007. @ 07:32:34 am
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- 09. Sep. 2007. @ 09:21:22 am
Lol, im not sure if you're being serious Paul, but it's really made me laugh that you potentially don't know what bon voyage means when you live with magali!! lol. Awwww... tom i love your dad!! haha! Have a lovely time in italy paul and saw hi to the 2 girls love me! xxx
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- 09. Sep. 2007. @ 09:22:22 am
p.s. hey tom! lol

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- 09. Sep. 2007. @ 01:44:44 pm
Of course i bloody howled through all that lot !! And then your dad's blog set me off again. just like rapid fingers Reas i feel soooo sad and soooo so happy at the same time for you. it has been the most amazing summer and i'm sure you have made all sorts of plans with all the fantastic friends you have made. But it will be so unbelievably delicious to see you tomorrow and hear all your adventures first hand - and of course give you a massseeeeve hug and squeeze that lovely bottom !!!!
The ice creams in Serendipity 3 look awsome !! did you indulge in one of those super sinnful monsters. and do you know Tom i didn't know about Strawberry fields in New york - can you believe that - not a word Paul Reas !!!
have been giving your room a little dust over. never did manage to make it into my reading room. did you want to keep your Ann Summers erotic tales book cos i've sent it to age concern !!! wot a marmy i am.
Give me a ring when you arrive in UK. i don't start work till 10 - don't think i'll be employee of the day tomorrow !!! - and text or ring if there's any delays - but don't worry - i'll be there wot ever time you arrive.
Like dad i want to say a big thank you (and because i'm also officially his friend - a bit of a hug )to the Rock of all Ages. he certainly seems to have been a major reason for you having such a fan-dab-i-do-sey time.
you may already be at JFK and have already said your goodbyes - i can't even go there T !!
well my love, that's me signing off and wishing 1) YOU the safest, safest journey right back to your mummy (and daddy very soon ) and 2) the same to that Aussy boy and i'm sure one day we'll all get to meet him. See you in just over 24 hours - OH MY GOD !!!! All my love. MUM XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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- 10. Sep. 2007. @ 08:45:56 am
Today's the day....
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- 10. Sep. 2007. @ 09:00:44 am
YES !!!!!!!! LANDED 8.24AM....... WON'T BE LONG NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW !!!!! WEEEEE HAAAAA
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- 10. Sep. 2007. @ 10:52:23 am
u left a comment on your own blog.. that's ace!!! lol. safe train journey back up! and have fun fun fun waiting for the train!! lol.
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- 10. Sep. 2007. @ 07:41:25 pm
Ok so I got it wrong !!!! Tom's coming home tomorrow. Tom new booking reference is 4NTLG5RJ. Sorry !!!!
still loves ya
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- 10. Sep. 2007. @ 09:31:05 pm
Haha that's hilarious Jane! I was convinced it was tom who had written on here - i was saying to Carlos, he must be home, he's written on his blog!! lol. Poor you!! Only on more day!!
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- 13. Sep. 2007. @ 07:35:00 am
I can see you... really!!! lol. Missing you already xxxxxxxxxxxx
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- 20. Sep. 2007. @ 08:48:47 am
Despite an unpromptu dress rehearsal (!) Tom is now home in Settle safe and sound. What a treat. Here's to all things working out my darling for the next exciting chapter in your dream.
thanks for all the wonderful blogs.
Mumsey signing off xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hello T. Up early again (6) despite what your mum thinks I don't get up just to be first to leave a comment! I just don't sleep much at the mo. I feel quite emotional reading your blog because I know, what with me leaving for Italy and time differences etc, that it will be your last posting that I will read. I feel sad and excited at the same time. Sad Because I know it's been an extrodinary trip for you and one that you will remeber for ever. Because of that I know you will be tearful when it comes time for you to leave and the thought of you being tearful sets me off. And knowing that when your mum reads this she will start just makes the whole thing SAD SAD SAD. But! YOU WILL BE HOME AND THATS THE EXCITING BIT. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AND HERE ALL YOUR STORIES. Have a safe flight home matey and PLEASE call me when you are back in the U.K to let me know your back (I will have my phone wit). Love you yo bits and enjoy your last day in N.Y. Wish Brendan a safe and succesful future and thank him from me and your mum for being such a good friend to you.
Bon voyage (what ever that means) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXPop's