It is my second day in NYC and I've been to Battery park, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island - these few places have taken me all day - 11 - 5 at least!

It's really hot and smelly - I didn't prepare myself for the smelliness of this place - stand by a grundon bin for a while and you're kinda close... much worse than London.

I have a 4 bed female dorm room to myself, last night 2 other girls were there, but they've gone now so it's pretty cool - I have air con which is really needed!

I haven't quite got the hang of talking to strangers yet, most people at the hostel keep them selves to themselves - most are in groups. It's OK though as there is so much to see and I'll have all the company I need on the West Coast.

This is a little rushed as the Internet here is $2 for 20 minutes so I have to type and think fast and I've missed loads of stuff that I've seen and done, but maybe a more thoughtful entry will come soon :-)

Love to you all - add comments on what I should see & do if you like :-)

xxx