"New York is my kinda town!" New York City by jessicadf

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That just sounds so unoriginal, it's true...

...but my gosh, what a great time I had! A few people have asked me if I could imagine living in New York City, and I really don't know.

I went to New York to visit with a friend from High School who now lives there, in Washington Heights. It had been nearly a decade since we'd last seen each other, but we'd been very close since we met.

Old friends reunite

When I got there, we hugged and it was like a warm bath. If you don't know the feeling of which I write, I hope that you do some day.

Go, Go, Go!

New York is FULL of energy. I got there at 6:30am on Thursday and left at 2pm on Sunday. Not a day went by that I went to bed earlier than 3am, and woke up later than 9:30am. We'd generally be out the door for the day's activities by 11am. Even though we were so completely active, I wasn't as tired as one would hope, and returned home completely energized.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Energetic, activities galore, style, architecture, food, art, performances, great people, beauty
  • Cons:Expensive, tiny apartments, crazy traffic
  • In a nutshell:Like no place in the world
  • Last visit to New York City: May 2003
  • Intro Updated May 23, 2003
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  • nicolaitan's Profile Photo
    Oct 9, 2006 at 9:44 AM

    You are quite right - the Odeon is a classic that just never stops doing good work. Glad you enjoyed NYC. >~!

  • irishgalmtl's Profile Photo
    Aug 29, 2006 at 10:47 AM

    Just check out your NY pg I'm going there soon (END OF SEPT) your the second person who said centry 21 so I'm deffently checking that place out. O YA Happy b-day hope your having a great one.. Donna

  • Cruefan's Profile Photo
    Apr 3, 2005 at 12:57 PM

    The buggy rides are also dangerous, if the horse eats the wrong thing watch out !

  • 850prc's Profile Photo
    Mar 15, 2005 at 6:45 PM

    In the last year, I have become a huge NYC fan. I enjoyed the visit to your page, especially the restaurant tips.

  • scottishvisitor's Profile Photo
    Mar 9, 2005 at 10:02 AM

    Just love Central Park & the zoo good tips on a great city

  • davequ's Profile Photo
    Feb 27, 2005 at 12:27 AM

    Big ups 2 the "camp nurse." Seeing as how the euro is killing the $, NYC is my holiday this late Sept. Great tips, I will chase a lot of them. Thanks as always for sharing, best 2 u and all your family.

  • MissyWQ's Profile Photo
    Nov 23, 2004 at 7:24 AM

    Wonderful photos and info. Thanx.

  • Sep 9, 2004 at 12:36 PM

    Great tips, they make me smile!

  • whitecliff62's Profile Photo
    Jul 16, 2004 at 11:50 PM

    New york always seems to be buzzing, and always seems to be the place to be. Wish i was there hehehehe, all the best ***CLIFF***

  • Anchovy56's Profile Photo
    Jun 3, 2004 at 8:28 AM

    Hey, I actually mowed my backyard last night and I hate yardwork..... :o)

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