Comments | genie22: New country, new continent

genie22

New country, new continent - Sajini hits the Big Apple

Jun 19, 2005 14:48

New York City is internationally renowned as the place a lot of people went to fulfil their dreams. Whether the dreams were the proverbial American one or not is irrelevant - these immigrants were focused, and it's this focus to the point of brusqueness that seemingly drives the city which never sleeps.

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darkpigeon June 19 2005, 17:45:16 UTC

Remind me to print this off if I ever go to NY - much cheaper than a rough guide. If you could keep one memory of NY for all eternity, what would it be?

genie22 June 19 2005, 22:59:27 UTC

The views from bignono's building. You had the West view, taking in the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty and part of the skyline, alongside the North view up onto the city beyond 50th St which takes in most of Central Park.

(NY is laid out like a grid, with avenues running E->W and streets running N ->S)

bignono June 20 2005, 04:02:32 UTC

you're making me appreciate the workplace that much more!!

had a great time with ya babe. glad you made it home safe. :))

ricepaddy8 June 19 2005, 22:14:56 UTC

Awesome recap of the trip. Did you mostly plan out the trip on your own with help from friends?
Sounds like a delish time.

genie22 June 19 2005, 23:02:06 UTC

Yeah, pretty much. dinesha's 'Lonely Planet' guidebook, plus tips from my LJFL and food_porn kept me busy :)

Oh, and Nigella Lawson (gastroporn queen and idol of mine) namechecks NY and American foodstuffs a LOT in her 'Nigella Bites' title. Hence, the visit to the Union Square Cafe Bar to check out their fresh bar nuts at precisely 430pm - and get their recipies for these nuts and their famous garlic potato chips :)

x

ricepaddy8 June 20 2005, 00:56:42 UTC

Ah, yeah because it sounded like you knew more than the locals!

sparkleydrop June 20 2005, 01:32:08 UTC

wow you really made the most out of your trip! awesome entry!

abnormal_apathy June 21 2005, 21:30:53 UTC

You hit all of the best spots this city has to offer!!!! I'm glad I could help!

http://pm.dmusic.com paully July 27 2005, 00:44:09 UTC

Bored with the U.S.>?
come to Detroit ... or
in lieu of that, listen to music made nearby
that has little to do with the city
aside from homage to some of its lesser-known entertainers

pitching for a second