Some observations while on a visit to the Big City.
1. New Yorkers are actually very friendly people. You just have to smile and act like you have no idea what you are doing there and they take pity on you.
2. When you are walking in New York you can travel much faster if you go at a trot when you see the green walk sign ahead.
3. You are less likely to be run down by the cab or car who has ignored the red light if you look BOTH ways before crossing the street...even if the street is going one-way(go figure...)
4. When taking a picture of a tall building, head to the inside of the sidewalk, take a wide stance and shoot. Those who tarry will be run over.
5. Policemen actually know where the nearest McDonalds is.
6. At all costs...avoid Times Square.
7. Never talk to a person who is dressed up like Papa Smurf and is standing outside an ersatz Irish Pub.
8. Always check out the nearest place that is likely to have a public bathroom before you drink too much coffee.
9. Cab drivers are a source of lots of information. And most of the time it is correct.
10. When a security guard tells you that you need to keep moving....keep moving.
11. And, last but not least, make sure that you know for sure that the train that takes you home will still be running after 9 PM.
i grew up 20 miles outside Manhattan on the jersey side. never had a fear of it until i had kids, then after 9/11 i swore i would never go back :( its a scary place. lol
ReplyDeleteI wasn't really afraid...just too many people and too much going on. Felt like a fish out of water. Andy loved it. I will go back....but only to see the baby!
ReplyDeleteif one of my babies was there, i would go too!!!!
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