Manhattans in Manhattan

Yesterday Barry and I went to Manhattan on the little ferry from Liberty Landing, and after the mandatory stop at Macy's we found ourselves drinking Manhattans in the 48th floor revolving lounge in the Marriott Marquis. Spectacular views of course, and quite interesting to see that there's quite a bit of new construction taking place in the city. When we got back to the boat we found Louise sound asleep on the beanbag in the cockpit ... it was too hot below deck for her. Unfortunately there was a really heavy rainshower in the middle of the night, causing her to beat a hasty retreat into the main saloon, along with the beanbag! Jim kindly dropped down the first batch of provisions this morning ... 200 litres of water apparently raised some eyebrows in the supermarket! Today is a day for chores ... laundry, taking an inventory of food already onboard and planning tomorrow mornings (final) grocery shopping etc. Barry has been looking at the weather for next week. So far it seems like we'll at least set out on Sunday with some nice wind behind us - but that might all change in the first 48 hours... Still - I've never been one to avoid a challenge, so que sera sera ... it'll all be good fodder for the memoirs!!!