Ann Mallard Wonderful that you went to the Cloisters - Wendy, that was my mother's favourite place in the New York area. I am so impressed with all the sightseeing you have done. The blog idea really worked well - Thank you both for sharing. Love Ann

Joanna Two very diverse buildings - they sound like good experiences in their different ways. Enjoy the musical theatre and come back refreshed! Love, Joanna

Fiona That sounds so fantastic Mum. It must have been a big culture shock from medieval Spain to Times Square! We can't wait to see you and hear all the news. The Christmas tree has been erected here, in preparation of your return though we have left some of the decorating for you to do as well. I will meet you on monday morning and have handed over the classroom move to Phil. I think we deserve and good catch up!

Sarah Langmore It sounds like you are fitting so many wonderful things in. How gorgeous to have snow. I'm glad we were able to organise a good change of Government in Wendy's absence. Sarah

Joanna What a fabulous time you are having! All is well here, with love to you, Wendy and John, Rein and Joanna

Lalage How magical! You are having a wonderful time and such varied activities. Enjoy your last week. Especially the musicals!! Love to you all, Lalage

Jeanette Lovely to hear from you. It is a Magic place. Beware of that snow ! Keep warm all of you. Life Down Under is warming up with its attendant Christmas hype. I do love this time of year. Off to Phillip Is with Kaye and girls and 2 friends We are outnumbered by teenagers. Amazingly they are very excited about going. It should be great. We can only hope that the penguins and seals can come up with a show equivalent to Broadway...maybe. See you all soon. Continue to have a Wonderful time Love to you all Jeanette

Joanna Sounds marvellous. Henry Frick didn't do to badly as an art lover for a rural Mennonite son of immigrants, did he! Says a lot for the qualities he brought with him. I envy you you the visit to the MOMA and your jazz evening sounds superb! Love to you all, Joanna

Lalage What varied experiences you are having and it all sounds fun! Art, music sculpture..... What next??? Love to you all ,Lal

Anne Oooooh you are making me so envious!! Beautiful masterpieces ( stunning Picasso!!) , fabulous music & snow to top it all off!!!! Wendy & John look really well & I am so glad you are having a wonderful time. How could you not??

Sarah I'm very jealous that you got a Matisse exhibition. I love the idea of your knees setting off machines all around the US.

Gaye Gentle Roe & Wendy, What a magical time to be in New York. We are so glad you are both having so much fun ......we are most envious. Enjoy, enjoy,enjoy! Our love, Gaysie & Vorgs xxxx

Lalage Craig It sounds wonderful.the Matisse exhibition I am very envious of!! Continue to enjoy it all....... Lal

Ann Mallard O I envy the Matisse exhibit . . . .beam some of the best ones to me Wendy!.....I always get stopped in security - and my (left) hip replacement is 8 years old!