The last month of summer is exciting for NY-based tennis fans as the tour hits its North American leg. There are important tournaments in DC, Cincinnati, Toronto, and Montreal before the tennis community converges on New York for the final grand slam of the year—The US Open.
What a day! The annual Big Aussie BBQ returned to Rockefeller Park at Battery Place, hosted by the ever-fantastic America Josh. With blue skies, sunshine, sizzling sausages, a few cold Aussie beers, and a backyard full of sports and games, it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon celebrating the Australian community in New York City.
Whether you’re watching a cult classic, a family favorite, or a blockbuster under the stars, there’s something uniquely New York about seeing a movie outdoors on a warm summer evening. Throw in a skyline view, a blanket, and some snacks, and it’s one of the best free things to do in the city during summer.
For Australian women living in New York, the trip home is never exactly short. Even on the best route, you are looking at a serious long-haul commitment – multiple time zones, dry cabin air, swollen everything, and that slightly feral feeling that comes somewhere between your second airport coffee and your third security line.
So, on my latest trip, I decided to do something different: instead of pushing straight through, I built in a two-day stopover in Seoul.
And honestly? It may be one of the smartest travel decisions I have made.
A warm spring Sunday at the end of May brought together Australian and New Zealand families for the annual AWNY Families Cricket & Picnic afternoon in Central Park. Liz Partridge, AWNY’s Families Team Co-Leader gave us a write up about this event here.