From Chris Martin...

This is my first visit to New York and, like Shelley, I have 'celebrated' (if that's the word) yet another birthday. Everything about this city is dramatic and passionate and noisy and exciting. The food tastes extra good and the senses are stimulated every minute of the day. I feel exhausted but alive. The two Broadway shows I saw were really satisfying; good plays and the best of acting. Apart from the obvious locations I was impressed by the NY Public Library....a fabulous building and the Lincoln Centre; especially the Library of the Performing arts. If the students have got half the pleasure I have experienced it must have been worth their while. I'm not sure I'm coming back!