And this was a small selection of the sorbets, yoghurts, ice cream and toppings! I was very good though and only half filled my tub. Andrez on the other hand ...

This is our view out to sea from behind the breakwater. It was a calm evening, but you can see the extra protection afforded by the extension to Duck Island.

We got to use this for a whole hour and a half this morning before it was engine on. Good job it turned into a a lovely sunny day in compensation.

As we have been here for 4 days, we thought you should see it too!

Looking south from Manhattan across the East River to Brooklyn and Queens.

Looking west across the Hudson towards Jersey City and Newark. Our Marina is right beside the tower block on the left ... behind some trees.

Looking north from the top of the World Trade Centre - out there somewhere is Times Square and Central Park and, further out, Harlem and The Bronx. L

I have no words ...

Amongst the trees, there were open grassy places and squares. In this one, everything from a man blowing bubbles to a couple getting married.

'Ground Zero ' was a sombre spot despite the tourist paraphernalia surrounding it.