I have never experienced so many weather changes in such a short period as in NYC. Last Friday the temperature reached 90°F and the sun was shining from a clear blue sky, and the next day we woke up to a foggy city and slightly colder at only 64° F…

Alma was here and it is so wonderful that she comes twice a month and cleans the whole apartment. 🤗 

In the afternoon Olle, Vira and I went shopping on Broadway and found slippers, swimming trunks and jeans shorts for the kids – Miami here we come!

Later on we hooked up with Johan and we had a drink at the Kaña Soho Bar, next to Ear Inn. And some lovely trivia about Ear Inn, it is located at 329 Spring Street in New York and is the oldest bar in the city, established in 1817. I had no idea as I sat there sipping a glass of Pinot Grigio a couple of weeks ago… 🙂

The next day Johan and I walked Brooklyn Bridge, roundtrip! We walked the streets of Brooklyn Heights, and had an amazing PW.

Almost back home, the chaos was so palpable and the NYPD police issued notices to vacate the premises… There was a pop-up store on 529 Broome Street giving away free sweatshirts and the swag giveaway descended into a real ‘shirt’-show. 

Last Sunday Johan and I took the 2 Train to Harlem and the First Corinthian Baptist Church. This was more of a loud and boisterous show with many commercial breaks than a gospel performance, but fun to have experienced.

On this day Olle met with his friends from school and came home with a box of little clay creations he had made…😘 Here it seems typical for adolescents to gather at a venue; like at a cat-, board game- or like now an art café.

On June 5, DanAds threw an amazing 10 year anniversary party for clients, partners and colleagues at a really cool venue, the rooftop bar at Knickerbocker hotel on 6 Times Sq. It was a great evening with so many new, interesting and exciting acquaintances! I had a full night out, so happy to be invited. 🥳

The Swedish National Day came and we celebrated, although our focus was more on the Gösta Day with presents and smoothies.

Really alarming is the wildfire smoke from Canada and as from Wednesday morning NYC public schools canceled all outdoor activities and all New Yorkers (like all citizens the northeast coast) are recommended to stay inside due to the extremely poor air quality.

We have also heard that Toffee is OK, but had to return to the vet because she was a bit out of it from the pain killers… Hope to see her soon. (Note, after seeing her in the bodysuit outside the elevator, I feel confident she will be OK… 😊).

Thursday morning and we are heading for a mini-vacay to Miami Beach.🌴 School is closed due to Chancellor´s Conference Day (at least in Olle´s highschool…😏), so therefore he only misses Friday. We opted out the west coast because of the long flight, time difference and the too short time we could have stayed.

Especially Elvira is so happy to go. Just hang around the pool and take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. Good food and lazy days and I second that! And due to the really poor air quality, this was the best time to get out of the city.

And the coolest, Olle was the winner for a trap competition. Out of three participating schools, he won 1st prize! Congrats! 🎉👍🌷

Monday morning and the air is moderate, and sensitive groups should wear a mask outside, run the air purifier and reduce outside exercise. Although if not in any known danger zone, better safe than sorry so I went to the gym for a run and some core workout.

At last, we had Toffee over for an hour in the evening – still in her bodysuit with itchy stitches…

The final countdown… only two weeks left before we turn our lives back to Täby. I leave here with such mixed feelings. So much to do and so little time and so on… But I am so grateful for this opportunity, to come and live here in the US in general, and in NYC on Manhattan in particular. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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