Well, we covered almost everything we had on the plan, apart from the Empire State Building and the bicycle hire in Central Park. We canned going up the Empire State Building because the helicopter flight was delayed - as we’d already been to The Top of The Rock there seemed little point, especially given that the weather had closed in. We also canned the bike ride in Central park because the weather was so good we just decided to stroll around the city.

Special thanks to

• Mike for a great rickshaw ride from Times Square-ish to Greenwich Village via Empire State - you looked knackered, mate, but thanks for the entertainment.
• Everyone at Smalls Jazz Club, especially for the continual top-ups of water and excellently strong, black coffee. The musicians were superb, and I can’t wait to come back.
• New York’s Finest for helping with directions and posing for photos. All the officers we spoke with were incredibly friendly people - you’re great, guys & dolls!
• Apple Store 5th Avenue for letting us “just hang out to enjoy the store” at 5am.
• Mike & Rachel for all the suggestions and crazy enthusiasm for this dumb-ass idea of mine.

Photos and a full trip report to follow some time this week. I’m shattered, having just 7 hours sleep during the 71 hours from 7am (BST) Friday to 6am (BST) Monday.