Hi Madeleine (and Claudia)
Cristina and I had a lovely stay. Our first time in NY. We really enjoyed the apartment - it was a safe retreat from the madding crowd. We loved the neighbourhood and enjoyed several trips to Zabbars deli as well as fabulous breakfast at the coffee house downstairs. We especially want to say thank you for providing nice 'smellies' and also the greeting with a very nice bottle of red wine and chocolates.
Finally, I read E.B.White's 'Here is New York' that you so thoughtfully left out. It really did capture the village feel of NY that we enjoyed for a brief time.
We will be back one day.
And, if ever your travels happen to take you to the North East of England, I hope you get as warm a welcome as you provided.
Best wishes
Mike and Cristina