"Love at First Bite" New York City by mht_in_la

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Ahh... New York City. Freak central. Crazy beautiful. It's the big apple that everyone can take a bite. And most people I know fall in love at the first bite. I visited NYC a few times when I lived in the east coast. One time I drove my car into Lower Manhattan and learned my lesson. When I graduated I got an interview here but didn't get the job, otherwise I would be calling it home today.

Statue of Liberty

This June I re-visited east coast and included NYC in my trip. It's my first time since 911, almost 3 years after the tragedy. Around WTC I saw very few traces left from the event. New Yorkers moved on. They are proud and they work hard. They are determined to re-build. But I have to say the skyline of Lower Manhattan without the twin towers looks only half as good as before.

The 911 event made a lasting impact on everyone. To enter any museum or public building, airport-level security is mandatory. The Statue of Liberty Island was finally re-opened but you can only walk around the island without entering the statue (as of June 2004). I'm glad I've been up to both the top of WTC and Statue of Liberty many years ago. I think it will be a while before I visit NYC again.

Last visit to New York City: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Jul 24, 2004
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Written Aug 6, 2004

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irishgalmtl Sep 8, 2006 at 2:32 AM

How ironic..That is pretty unbelieveable ...Donna
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smyturn Aug 17, 2006 at 10:13 AM

Great mix of humor and pathos combined with some wonderful photos. Miss my hometown and its great to refer people to these pages so they can appreciate the beauty of NYC. Well done!
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Luisanna Apr 29, 2005 at 3:49 PM

Really nice page on NY, I've never made it there, but it's on my list of cities to visit. Luisa
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nyc10025 Apr 20, 2005 at 12:18 PM

Great picture walking on the Brooklyn Bridge at night. Ken
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Norali Feb 12, 2005 at 5:57 AM

haha.. some funny comments here. I am a bull myslef (Buffalo according Chinese astrology) and this year should be prosperous for me. Let da bull charge... Nice perspective of Guggenheim Museum interior. Interesting tips.
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londonlover Jan 23, 2005 at 10:05 PM

Love the picture of "Monk's" Diner. That's one of the Seinfeld landmarks I plan to hit on my NYC trip in May. :)
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Jenniflower Jan 15, 2005 at 12:51 PM

I will have to vist the NYC library when I go now, looks super. I LOVE the atmosphere of a library. I sound sad dont I? lol
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zrim Dec 17, 2004 at 7:43 PM

That's the first real photo of the Seinfeld diner that I've ever seen--all this time, I thought it was made up.
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mafootje Jul 25, 2004 at 4:01 AM

Nice tips on NYC..
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janika Jul 24, 2004 at 6:50 AM

Yes, 911 is sad, but true. Dealing with terror now became part of every day life of the civilized World. Great tips and original photos.