i was pretty excited to get off the airplane safely in new york. never had the desire to come here, but if i had the chance, i’d take it. this was my chance so i took it.
so i ask the welcome center, “how do i get to Carnegie Hall?” the lady gives me a puzzled look and says “where?” i laughed because i thought she was joking but she wasn’t. i couldn’t believe it. anyway, i ask someone else and get the route there. a 20 minute $60 taxi ride? or a 1 hour $2.50 bus and subway ride? guess which one i took?
yup, the cheap one. i get on the bus and try to put my metro card into the card reader. i had no idea which way it went in. the bus driver was getting impatient. she said “NOT THAT WAY!!! NOT THAT WAY!! NOT THAT WAY!!” she started yelling at me as if i was stupid. no, i’m not stupid, i just haven’t’ done this before. gosh, slow down lady!
i take my seat and see this sign. “Please No Spitting?” in the bus? omg, welcome to New York!
and it’s freaking snowing? 0 degrees celsius? are you kidding?
i get off the bus at the subway station. everything is in english but i’m still lost.
the subway was much more dirty than i expected. compared to japan, i’d say “wash your trains guys!”
i get off, snow everywhere. i walk up and down the street looking for my apartment i rented. freaking lost!
New York is too busy for me. after coming from El Salvador, i was in total culture shock. i just got here but wanted to leave already.
went to do the normal tourist stuff. times square, the 9/11 memorial.
miss the blue sky and white sandy beaches! now i’m really getting homesick.
