A place can overwhelm you due to the many images that are already ingrained in your mind. Then when you finally have the luck of being in it up close and personal, you just find yourself tongue-tied and spell bound. How a place so developed is a place for you to be is pure gift.
New York City, from afar, is known as a melting pot of cultures. Now I see it for myself. Sources tell us there are more than 200 languages spoken in New York City. When you board the subway train, you get lost at the way people communicate. Once in a while some terms are understandable. Noticeable however is the degree of freedom given to everyone. Equally interesting is the inherent respect to let be, to be yourself. No one is shouting but conversations are ever vibrant.
According to Worldometers, there are 195 countries. We know of some people who are well to do and are regular travelers. One time they showed us the world map and the countries they have been to. They marked these countries with pins. There were many places they have visited many times so they have plans to keep the pace until perhaps they would conquer the 195 countries. Most of us may not have the luxury as they have but for me, New York City is enough; it is the city to be!
If we can already have this treasure chest of photos in such a short time, how much in the succeeding months? We intend to go to Washington, experience a cruise to go near the Statue of Liberty, visit the museums, the Parks, see the change of seasons, the many plays… . How about the parties with friends? the food trips? the sale? the many more things and events that seem endless?
So now you agree with me. NEW YORK CITY IS THE CITY TO BE!