The Beginning
Like all the moving out procedures, this particular one involved some very sad and emotional moments as well as hope and excitement. The last days in Breda flew like in a moment and the tears were fallen somewhere between packing all the “important” belongings and throwing away all cloth that were not meant to be taken with. I just can remember the sound of the shutting front-door of my beloved apartment in Breda and the realization that the keys were intentionally left inside that woke me up and made understand what is really going on.
The transatlantic flight was just fine. Ironically, the critical security officer has not allowed to take ….not a perfume, not a lotion … but APPLES to NYC! Weird but true.
Nevertheless, very beautiful view out of the illuminator could not be any better. Thank US Airways and the delays, there was no possibility to unpack not to mention to relax at the hotel in NYC, so accompanied by some other fellows I headed to the Times Square with the dream to see the famous falling Ball.
…the only thing is, apparently that was also the dream of some 300.000 people who got there pretty early and have occupied the whole centre. Therefore, we just managed to get to the 42nd Str/Broadway.
In Eastern European countries they always say that “the new upcoming year will be spent as good as you have met it i.e. celebrated it” – so no worries if you see me standing on one leg waving with both hands this year.. it
was just meant to be!
The next 4 days were just a w e s o m e! The City does never sleep and so do not the people over there…you can get almost anything at any time you wish! Avoiding some typical tourist targets, we have seen the most popular locations. The breathtaking view on the City from the 86th floor of the Rockefeller Centre would be an example…feeling simply on top of the world!
Unfortunately, the weather has been way too cold to enjoy some outdoor activities. The icy wind makes you realize pretty fast that you are on an island…but, nevertheless, the experience has been more that delightful!
Like all the moving out procedures, this particular one involved some very sad and emotional moments as well as hope and excitement. The last days in Breda flew like in a moment and the tears were fallen somewhere between packing all the “important” belongings and throwing away all cloth that were not meant to be taken with. I just can remember the sound of the shutting front-door of my beloved apartment in Breda and the realization that the keys were intentionally left inside that woke me up and made understand what is really going on.
The transatlantic flight was just fine. Ironically, the critical security officer has not allowed to take ….not a perfume, not a lotion … but APPLES to NYC! Weird but true.
Nevertheless, very beautiful view out of the illuminator could not be any better. Thank US Airways and the delays, there was no possibility to unpack not to mention to relax at the hotel in NYC, so accompanied by some other fellows I headed to the Times Square with the dream to see the famous falling Ball.
…the only thing is, apparently that was also the dream of some 300.000 people who got there pretty early and have occupied the whole centre. Therefore, we just managed to get to the 42nd Str/Broadway.
In Eastern European countries they always say that “the new upcoming year will be spent as good as you have met it i.e. celebrated it” – so no worries if you see me standing on one leg waving with both hands this year.. it
was just meant to be!The next 4 days were just a w e s o m e! The City does never sleep and so do not the people over there…you can get almost anything at any time you wish! Avoiding some typical tourist targets, we have seen the most popular locations. The breathtaking view on the City from the 86th floor of the Rockefeller Centre would be an example…feeling simply on top of the world!
Unfortunately, the weather has been way too cold to enjoy some outdoor activities. The icy wind makes you realize pretty fast that you are on an island…but, nevertheless, the experience has been more that delightful!
To be continued...
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