Steaming balls of goodness!

Back to Chinatown today to check out a yum cha place recommended by Shelley B. Instead of getting run over by trolleys as is customary at the Cha we were almost mown down by picketing trolley pushers!!! Not sure what they were protesting about specifically, perhaps the steamers are too steamy, or lower paid international trolley pushers are flooding the market driving down pay???? In support of the trolley pushers we were unable to cross the picket line so had to try another venue. Summary score: Taste 87/100, Variety, 60/100.

The search continues.....

Thank you Kevin Rudd!

3 words...... G-Star Factory Outlet!!!!

Bargains to be had everwhere. Pip and Tugs in a frenzy aided by the brilliant exchange rate! The 46 kilos of luggage Tugs brought is now no longer needed as she has a new wardrobe and the US is no longer in recession!!!

Home sweet home....

We found an apartment!!! It's an awesome two bedroom place in Little Italy which is nestled in between hectic chinatown and cool SOHO. We move in on April 20th so have to find somewhere in the interim. We might head down to Washington DC for a few days to say hi to Obama.

Today we're off to Woodbury Common, the factory outlet mall for some retail therapy. Stay tuned.....

We made it.....

Despite United's best efforts to keep me from getting here I eventually touched down in lovely New Jersey some 28 hours and one false start after my scheduled departure time.

Staying in a great apartment in East Village but one hot tip is to check if the bulding has an elevator. Carrying 40+kgs up 4 flights of steep narrows stairs is not fun!

Our neighbourhood is full of cute little bars, restaurants and shops. It's hard to know where to get started. We were too tired to make a dint but tomorrow is another day!!!

We checked out a few apartments yesterday. No winners yet but a good start. Hopefully we can see a few more today. In between seeing the Easter Bonnet parade.

Bullet-proof Visa

Good news! They have decided to let me in the country for business and tourism. I think my visa also allows me to enter the country for medical tourism purposes too so who knows, I might just get a nip and tuck while I'm there!

Here's hoping Australia post don't lose my passport!!!

22 sleeps..........

36 Sleeps.....25 more work days...

Ever thrown a party and had that last minute panic a few moments before the official start time that no one will show up??? We'll that's what we feel each week when we hold an open inspection at our house. But in our case...no one does show up.

So, it's Thursday again and we've spruced the house up. Hopefully tonight we get a few nibbles.

On a more positive note, we have accommodation for the first 10 days in NY sorted. East Village here we come!

My work situation seems to be moving forward with a lovely moustache wearing hepatologist keen to take me on. Now, to work out the finer details like who will do my job while I'm gone.....

The countdown has begun...

50 days to take-off and things are starting to heat up.

Got a great deal on the flights but have to fly United “thrift” class – I’m not sure what that means but I’m worried. I note staff at a Japanese airport found a guy stuck under the wheel carriage of a Delta plane the other day (dead). I'm hoping that isn't “thrift class”.

Other than that....
No job
No one to rent our house
No place to stay when we get there...

Hmmm....me thinks we better start getting organised!