New York City: Fast Paced Electric Crowd
The moment I stepped on New York City for the first time, I
felt like, I was trapped inside a movie in a fast-forward mode.
All this time, moving to Los Angeles from Manila, I
thought time is really fast compared home. Everyone is busy and putting in the
hours everyday of their lives. Comparing where I came from where people are
more laid back and time is running pretty slow. Which in some way, a good thing, we can
appreciate life more. But NYC is much more than that! Everybody is walking and talking
fast. Which is pretty much amazing!
This is one of the best cities I visited in the US so far.
(well if you are reading most of our blogs, every city for
me is the best. Didn’t I?)
so, let's get it on! come and explore The Big Apple!
We flew from Hollywood Burbank airport to La Guardia Airport.
Take note of the time difference. Eastern Standard time is three hours later
than Pacific Standard time. It was a long domestic flight. It took us 7 hours,
riding United Airlines. We reached NYC around 3 in the afternoon.
Though we were tired and a little jetlagged. We still didn’t
put our 1st day to waste.
Unlike LA, we don’t need cars exploring this concrete
jungle, you just need to get yourselves familiarize with the subway and your
good to go!
Day 1:
Flat iron building
I really
wanted to see this in real life as it was really hyped on social media
9/11 Memorial and
Museum
Who would
forget what happened that day? We were approximately in the 7th Grade when this
happened
One world observatory
Broadway shows
This was
one great experience!!! We were able to see “Anastasia” right there in Broadway
itself!!! I’ve seen a number of theatrical shows in different places, but the one in Broadway is
always superb!
Day 2:
We were so tired from the flight and trying to cram up
everything the moment we stepped in NYC, we decided to take the second day
slowly. Since there were a lot of walking we need to take.
Empire State Building
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| City Landscape of NYC viewed from Empire State Building |
Who gets excited about libraries? We are!
I know, I've said earlier, that we're taking this second day slowly. But still we ended up going back to our hotel late at night! Who can blame us? We lost track of time. Times Square doesn't sleep at all!
Day 3:
Staten Island to see
Lady Liberty
We didn't go to Ellis Island for an upclose encounter with Lady Liberty, but we were able to see it from Staten Island Ferry.
A trip to Brooklyn!
Brooklyn is already big in itself to explore by foot. the picture above is the famous Brooklyn bridge. unlike what i see in most social media photos, this place was jam-packed with people.
This place is known as the DUMBO, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY which is known as the "trendy" neighborhood because of its cobblestone streets, high end restaurants and trendy cafes.
Trivia: I've been hearing and reading DUMBO many times before, but its really an acronym which stands for "Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass".
Federal Hall National
Memorial
This place is where George Washington took the oath as the first President of the United States of America, April 30, 1789
Wall Street
known as the leading financial center of the world, it homes the New York Stock Exchange.
Lincoln Square
Central Park
The Gapstow bridge at Central Park
Grand Central
Terminal
Day 4
So sad, but we need to leave the city to explore a new one. After
eating breakfast, we headed straight to Amtrak Terminal to make way for our New
Port, Rhode Island trip. (New Port included in the New York and the New England States Blog)
To sum it up, here is our 3-day NYC trip, tiring, less sleep, but its all worth it! if we'll be given a chance, we'll be happy to visit this city over and over again!
What are your favorite must see places in NYC? We may wanted to visit them someday! leave it in the comments below!
Hope you enjoyed reading!
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