NYC is where my heart is

I arrived home yesterday and am unsure how to go about writing my trip report, I%26#39;ll post it in the next couple of days.

The 7 days and nights I spent in NYC were amazing, I don%26#39;t think I can do it justice with mere words. All of my expectations were met and more. If possible I would live there in a heartbeat. I had so many positive experiences and not a single negative. I have nothing bad to say about your glorious city. I ate, drank, walked and subwayed all over Manhattan and as promised made it into a little part of Brooklyn for a day. The wedding went perfectly and the venues were outstanding. To the people of New York I salute you. So friendly, warm and caring.

Finally a big thank you to all the TAs who helped make my trip what it was. You know who you are.

Gerry x

NYC is where my heart is

Looking forward to hearing all about it. Remember we like details; short is not always sweeter.

(I know a girl with a gorgeous handbag who saved $100 because of you - did you get there yourself?)

NYC is where my heart is

Hey Kate,

I%26#39;m glad you put it to good use.

Yes I made it to Century21 and bought some really nice shirts. Apart from them I didn%26#39;t see much I liked though I can be quite fussy. I preferred the smaller stores in LES and Greenwich Village and I found a cracking little store called Modish in Havemeyer st in Brooklyn. Urban Outfitters had some excellent bargains, especially on sneakers. I bought two pairs for myself and two pairs for friends.

Hey Gerry,

First ill say - lonvin the profile pic!!!

Glad you had a good time in Ny, im heading there 7 weeks today!!

Ive never been before and obviously want to do all the normal tourist things - anything you could recommend??

Ali

IMHO

-keep reading the posts on this site-they alone are invaluable,

-get out of Midtown,

-you must use the subway,

-eat at local delis,

-if the locals warn you it%26#39;s gonna be cold then wrap up warm,

-shop, shop, shop

-be prepared not to sleep much-far too much to do,

-if you make an itinerary leave some free time-you never know what%26#39;s gonna come up

You%26#39;re going to have a great time so when you get there just relax and go with it.

Gerry

Cheers Gerry,

Im starting to plan it just now!!

Where did you fly into???

Edinburgh to Newark with Continental, I would thoroughly recommend them.

We%26#39;re flying into Newark, how did you get into the city?? People have recommended the bus others have said train to Penn Station.

I know the bus goes to Grand Central, and thats where i really want to end up, we%26#39;re putting our luggage in at a storage place near there as when we arrive in NYC we want to see some of the city before heading onto where we%26#39;re staying as we%26#39;re staying with relatives just outside the city - want to make the most of our time there.

Did you get to the Parlor?

I had a car pick me up because a friend was also on the flight, we had lots of luggage and it was both our first time in NYC.

Regarding your plans I%26#39;m not the best person to ask, there are much better informed people on this forum. The only thing I would say is depending on what time you%26#39;re flight arrives, do you want to sit on a bus, in traffic, after a 7+ hour flight?

A pre-arranged car is reliable and offers you the chance to really relax after your flight.

I hope this is useful.

Hey Puddey,

No I didn%26#39;t get to The Parlour, however I did go to Jack Dempsey%26#39;s and about a dozen other Irish bars.

Gerry