Mon 16 April 2007 MASSACRE, MAYHEM, MUSEUMS

Y0u may have heard on the news about the massacre at a college in Virginia so that's dominating tonight's news. The boys and girls split up today with the boys visiting some local sporting shops and the girls visiting some local clothing shops. You get kind of used to the constant sirens in this town and the heavy NYPD presence....last night there were sirens endlessly! I felt a bit miserable today with a bit of a cough and sore chest - it's hard getting used to constantly being in air-conditioned and heated buildings. The good news is that I have had no trouble travelling with my arm. The boys experienced an underground fire on the subway this morning which was in the subway under them but may be a regular occurrence because the signs discourage throwing rubbish on the tracks (apparently the cause). We all met up for lunch and then spent the rest of the day at the American Natural History Museum where Harry was in his element with the African/Asian animals, mammals, dinosaurs and we all thoroughly enjoyed the Planetarium where you lie back in chairs looking into space (suspect Muzz slept through it because his only comment was how good it was but couldn't provide detail!!). Early night tonight as we have a big day in Washington DC tomorrow. We are having a great time but looking forward to coming home....love to you all.