I had the pleasure of visiting NYC last weekend with my wife (off-season + Travelocity = good). I should say that, beyond the commute to/from LaGuardia, it would only be fair for me to speak of Manhattan (where we stayed and explored during our brief stay). However, needless to say, I want to see more.
As a first-time visitor, it’s pretty astounding. In fact it’s hard to find words to describe the overall scale of the place. It’s massive – paradoxically massive (as if it weren’t built for humans), densely laid and populated, surprisingly clean, and simply fascinating to stare at. I actually didn’t mind standing still, risking muscle cramps in my neck, gawking at century-old skyscrapers, unabashedly unmindful of whether or not I looked like a smitten tourist. I can’t remember feeling this way since 10 years ago when I took my first trip to Europe.
Of course, being only a weekend escape, we came home to Toronto with a swirl of impressions – like a snow globe – whistling through our heads. Thankfully I also took some photos, so I look forward to sharing them here when I get around to scanning them.
If anyone has any interesting nooks and crannies to suggest for our next visit please feel free to dish.
