NYC is a sensory barrage which is very stimulating but hard on the nerves. To live well there is to know how and when to calm your nerves so as to take everything in stride.
Wonderful to read and follow you along on your adventure. Thank you! And just for the record, I think, “I don’t know.” is a stunningly honest answer to almost any question. 😎
Welcome, welcome, welcome to America, Patricia! Really cool and beautiful that you received a gift, almost as the first thing that happened to you in America. I loved that.
"By now, I’m quite sure that I don’t like Midtown. The flashy, colorful, huge billboards in Times Square give me a strange form of anxiety—it’s one of my least favorite parts of New York so far."
You sound like a New Yorker already. Hope you enjoy our city.
Love these more stream of conscious style experiences in the big city! I used to feel so overwhelmed visiting New York, but now as I realize I can go at my own pace it feels far more peaceful and enjoyable
What do you think of seeing so many very tall buildings? I'm still amazed coming to NYC - even after many visits - to see so many skyscrapers compared to the small number (~10) we have in my much smaller US city.
I loved the skyscrapers. I live in a very tall building in The Hague, in a high-rise area (very uncommon for The Netherlands), so I'm used to them, but not to this extent.
One of our daughters lives in NYC, so we get the chance to go from time to time. I find it a little overwhelming. It was interesting to read your non-touristy viewpoint.
How was the pizza to your European palette?
I really enjoyed it 🍕❤️.
NYC is a sensory barrage which is very stimulating but hard on the nerves. To live well there is to know how and when to calm your nerves so as to take everything in stride.
Wonderful to read and follow you along on your adventure. Thank you! And just for the record, I think, “I don’t know.” is a stunningly honest answer to almost any question. 😎
thank you 🧡!
Welcome, welcome, welcome to America, Patricia! Really cool and beautiful that you received a gift, almost as the first thing that happened to you in America. I loved that.
It was such a wholesome experience. ❤️ Thank you, Russell, so glad to be here!
i love how your writing makes me travel. thanks for this 🙏
Thank you, Kev ❤️!
"By now, I’m quite sure that I don’t like Midtown. The flashy, colorful, huge billboards in Times Square give me a strange form of anxiety—it’s one of my least favorite parts of New York so far."
You sound like a New Yorker already. Hope you enjoy our city.
Love these more stream of conscious style experiences in the big city! I used to feel so overwhelmed visiting New York, but now as I realize I can go at my own pace it feels far more peaceful and enjoyable
What do you think of seeing so many very tall buildings? I'm still amazed coming to NYC - even after many visits - to see so many skyscrapers compared to the small number (~10) we have in my much smaller US city.
I loved the skyscrapers. I live in a very tall building in The Hague, in a high-rise area (very uncommon for The Netherlands), so I'm used to them, but not to this extent.
One of our daughters lives in NYC, so we get the chance to go from time to time. I find it a little overwhelming. It was interesting to read your non-touristy viewpoint.