"New York ... the big 'juicy' apple" New York City by aukjejetty

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Taken from the Staten Island Ferry - New York City

This picture was taken in 2002, two years earlier I took the same picture on the ferry to Staten Island. It is a sad sight...it is so obvious a wonderful part which used to be there has disappeared. The skyline is not so extreme now and looks almost modest. I miss those twin towers!

New York ... the big 'juicy' apple - New York City

It is true, this city never sleeps, there is transportation all day and night long to everywhere in the city. Now that I am back in the Netherlands, and staying in one of my countries major cities Rotterdam I realize that I miss the "life" going on in New York City.
I went to New York in June and July 2002, summer there is great. There are so many activities going on, free concerts, parades and other festivals. The botanical gardens are beautiful in summer. The only downside is the heat, and can get up to the point that you just want to take a cold shower all day long...

In 2003 I visited NYC in July and November which included two main holidays; July 4th and Thanksgiving day. It was my second time for July 4th, and I have to say Macy's fireworks are just amazing. I have never seen more beautiful fireworks. Too bad it is way to busy outside, everyone seems to leave there house to find a good spot along the river. Macy's Thanksgiving day parade was a little of the same experience. It was overcrowded, all I could see was the big balloons on top of a dense crowd. All in all I had another great time in NYC, it is hard to complain about this city, there is so much to do, and so much to choose from that it is almost impossible to find nothing of your interest!

In September 2006 I moved to NYC after getting my permanent resident card. My children are both Dutch and American citizens for as long as that will last (hopefully forever!), but I am Dutch, and feel Dutch when I am in NYC. I do feel at home, but part of me will always be very European, the way I think and act. It is an enrichtment to know as many cultures as possible, and I feel I am expanding my horizon now that I life here. The energy I feel over here is much greater than what I had in the Netherlands, and life is faster and sometimes a bit hard to keep up with.

Intro Updated Sep 22, 2007
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Written Jan 22, 2004

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Comments (28)

King_Golo Nov 19, 2008 at 3:43 AM Report Abuse

Hi Aukje, good NYC page! Golo
rodrigobrrio Aug 7, 2008 at 10:15 AM Report Abuse

Hi nice page. I´m planning a trip to NY, what do u recommend doing there in three weeks time? Cheers
trav4bus Sep 21, 2007 at 12:55 AM Report Abuse

good tips still looking at them
Stina274 Sep 18, 2007 at 2:53 AM Report Abuse

Excellent pages of New York City. Well done>>>>Stina//Stockholm
Mikebb Apr 21, 2007 at 4:50 PM Report Abuse

Hi Aukje, Enjoyed your tips and the links to the free activities provided in NYC. Your tips are for the tourist who wants to know the city's culture and people. That is wahat I travel for.
chodearm Aug 23, 2004 at 9:27 AM Report Abuse

From a New Yorka to a New York visita.....great site!
dantes2 Jan 29, 2004 at 6:42 AM Report Abuse

Don't forget "the Bronx" named for settler Jonas Bronck.
nyc10025 Jan 17, 2004 at 12:08 PM Report Abuse

Excellent NYC page. You did and saw many things that most tourists do not. Also, very good paractical tips. Ken
catdockev Jul 5, 2003 at 6:42 PM Report Abuse

wow fun page.. You saw New York not the tourist stuff....good for you
littlesam1 Jun 26, 2003 at 10:05 AM Report Abuse

Lots of really good tips that are generally not mentioned. Interesting page.