| New York is known as the city of dreams; a 24 hour | | | | a way to make all those childhood circus dreams |
| urban wonderland where anything can happen and | | | | come true. Those who want a more elegant airborne |
| frequently does. Below is a selection of a few of the | | | | experience can partake in the Silk, Rope and |
| more offbeat experiences to be had in this thriving city. | | | | Hammock classes in which fabric and rope hung from |
| New Yorkers don't do anything by halves, luxury | | | | single points are climbed and twisted to move the |
| included. Serendipidy3 is a well loved cafe that serves | | | | student into graceful poses akin to ballet or yoga; a |
| frozen hot chocolate to the masses and the world's | | | | reasonable degree of flexibility is a must! |
| most expensive ice cream sundae to a privileged few. | | | | If you are something of an exhibitionist and happen to |
| The Frrozen Haute Chocolate costs $25,000 and is | | | | be in the city around the second week of January |
| made of rare cocoas from around the world, infused | | | | check out listings for the annual 'no pants subway ride', |
| with edible 24k gold, served in a gold lined goblet and | | | | a yearly occurrence where hundreds of pantless |
| topped with La Madeline au Truffle from Knipschildt | | | | commuters ride the number 6 train whilst pretending |
| Chocolatier (which weighs in at a hefty $2,600 a | | | | nothing is out of the ordinary. If you plan to take part in |
| pound). The enjoyment doesn't end with the last | | | | this event it is imperative that you remain nonplussed |
| spoonful, however, lucky customers are gifted with an | | | | throughout: participants are instructed not to |
| 18k gold bracelet and diamond encrusted spoon to | | | | acknowledge other pantless commuters and, if |
| take home with them. | | | | questioned, simply say they forgot their pants and it |
| Considerably cheaper but no less thrilling; the New | | | | must be a coincidence that others did the same. |
| York Trapeze School offered a novel way to get an | | | | Organised by Improv Everywhere, the 'no pants |
| adrenalin buzz in the big city. With both indoor and | | | | subway ride' is fairly regimented and more guerrilla |
| outdoor set ups and flying trapeze lessons for | | | | theatre than silly prank. |
| beginners upwards the New York Trapeze School is | | | | |