Guggenheim!

After breakfast we catch a cab to 89th St to visit the Guggenheim Museum. There is a new exhibit by Maurizio Cattelan which is quite extraordinary. Suspended from the ceiling is an eclectic collection of items each with its own story. The exhibit is captivating but I can honestly say this is the only museum I have ever visited in the world where I have suffered vertigo! There is a unique collection of art on display, the centrepiece being the works of Kandinsky, who really marks the birth of the Guggenheim collection. Gaugin, Monet, Manet, Van Gogh and many more are all represented here.

We set off to walk to the Lincoln Centre Theatre on 65th and it is cold! We are booked to see the matinee of "War Horse", which has recently been released as a movie. This production is remarkable! The horses are life size models each operated by three puppeteers and they are so lifelike you forget they are models. The sets, music etc are unbelievable. This is a moving and unforgettable theatre experience.

We head back to the hotel and head straight to the lounge bar where we are joined by Nancy, from Canada. After sharing a couple of hours of 'solving the world's problems' we then head back to our room to prepare for our dinner booking at Daniel. One of the top restaurants in New York it does not disappoint. The service is impeccable, the food, although small portions, is sensational! With the extra little added pre-dinner 'amuse bouche' and after dinner 'dessert and chocolates' we leave feeling very satisfied. We did the three-course dinner (there is also a six and eight course tasting menu) but when you don't eat until 10.00pm it's hard to find a huge appetite. The wine list is extremely extensive, mainly French wines of course, with prices ranging from $80 - $4,500. Another FULL day! M x