Opportunities and 40th Anniversary in New York, August 7th 2014

Opportunities and 40th Anniversary in New York, August 7th 2014

The following are examples of opportunities in New York:

Crown Lager is not available in any bar or hotel or restuarant that we have been to.  It is such a good beer and should be available here.  While there is a Australian wine "Yellow Tail" that is much more expensive in Australia than it is here.  A great wine too. 

"Sardis" need to have a postcard or a map similar to the "Hollywood Walk Of Fame."  This would allow patrons to locate the various stars.

The best maps in New York include those published by vanDam.   The other maps are the Tribute Edition and the Concierge maps as they have an enlarged version of the lower downtown/financial district.  The Tribute Edition is available free from Federal Hall in Wall St.

Federal Hall  have toilets down stairs and do not miss the printing press on display from the famous trial of John Peter Zenger who was succesfully defended by Andrew Hamilton in about 1735. This printing press to me represents "Freedom of Speech" and truth as a defence in a libel accusation.

There is not a decent map of Central Park available for New York's Central Park.   I have a few versions but a fold up laminated one similar to the other A4 size would be perfect.  Having the north and south ends of the park on either side of the park, or having a general version on one side and a detailed version on the other.  I will contact vanDam maps with my suggestion.

Today is also the 40th anniversary of Phillipe Petit walking for 45 minutes on a high wire between the Twin Towers.  A special day.   If you have not seen the documentary "Man On A Wire" then do so to be spellbound at Petit's determination.