Adventures in New York City..

Back in February, the better half and I spent 10 fantastic days in New York City. We had been to the city together before with family, but we never really got a chance to walk around and do things on our own. This time around, we got a glimpse of what living in New York would be like. a test run if you will. Let me tell you.. This city can be overwhelming and very exciting all at the same time.

So how was the trip you ask? To sum it up in one word… NYC was amazing. We did almost everything we wanted to get done and saw so many sites we’d never really seen or heard of before. This being my 5th trip to the big apple (I know over kill) I was pleased to see old favorites and enjoyed getting lost amongst the skyscrapers and small shops.

Before we left Ottawa for our adventure, I started a blog dedicated to our stay in the city. That lasted about a week after we got back. There was so much going on, I didn't know where to start. M.B.F(massive brain fart) got in the way. That said, instead of updating that blog daily, I've decided on dedicating weekly posts of stories, pictures and reviews on what we loved and didn't like about our trip here.

To start things off on the right foot, here is a quick summary of what we've learned during our stay in the city..

1. Chinatown, Canal st, is always open no matter the holiday so please, don’t freak out. There will always be bags in the backrooms waiting for you to take them home.
   
2. The express line on the subway is nothing like the local line. Be careful, you might end up in Harlem if you aren’t paying attention!
   
3. When you see a dog in Central Park, don’t rush to pet it. If they don’t see you coming, you might get a very unexpected surprise coming your way!
   
4. It is very cold and windy on the Brooklyn bridge.
   
5. Broadway and West Broadway are 2 very different streets. Please make sure you don’t confuse the pair.
   
6. Never EVER buy electronics in Time Square. (consider yourself warned)
   
7. Use the Subway, it’s much cheaper to get from one end of the city to the other rather than taking a cab.
   
8. Movie Mike has the best bootleg DVD collection in town, at $5 a pop, you won’t be disappointed.
   
9. Always cross at an intersection in Time Square. Cabbies may see you, but they will never stop if the light is green. Be very careful or a trip to the hospital might be required.
   
10. Wear sensible shoes people... unlike Nancy Sinatra, my boots were made for walking shorter distances.. Keep your daisy boots at home and wear sneakers...

Stay tuned for more…