Technically
speaking I was travelling alone in NYC for the last few days.
However, in a city with over 8 million people (all five boroughs)
it's actually a little hard to feel alone. Scratch that, it's next to
impossible to feel alone, especially when there are seven people
touching you on the subway as you are shuttled from one part of the
city to another.
I have spent
the last few days here in Manhattan and I really do enjoy it, for the
most part anyway. I stand by my sentiment of not wanting to live here
however I could easily spend a month at a time in the city every few
months getting a major dose of arts, culture and food!
This week was a
test for me. I tend to travel with people. I have never really been
very good at spending time alone, especially when travelling.
Monday I spent
the day catching up on emails and sleep. Got into the city that night
and went to my first yoga class in over three months with a friend;
Pure West- nicest yoga studio I've ever seen! The next day I went to
a class on my own, wonderful. Then cabbed across the park to the
upper east side where I would be staying with my cousins for the
remainder of my trip.
I was
determined to go and see at least two broadway shows while I was in
town. So Tuesday night I headed into Times Square around 6, walked
right up to the TKTS booth and bought myself one ticket to Rock of
Ages- awesome show full of sex, drugs and rock & roll! It's
perfect to bring a guy who is not into musicals too. This was the
first time I ever went to see a show on my own, I've never even gone
to a movie alone before.
Wednesday I got
even more bold! I went to the Guggenheim museum alone! I have always
wanted to go to the Guggenheim because the design of the building has
always intrigued me. I am so grateful that my cousin gave me his
museum pass for the day and I got to go for free. It was mesmerizing.
Afterwards I headed to Times Square again walked right up to the TKTS
booth and bought myself one ticket to Phantom of the Opera; a
broadway classic.
After my second
show I walked to Grand Central Station, easily one of my favourite
places in the city. It's such a beautiful building and I could stand
on the balcony and watch the people walk around for hours! Met my
friend Christy from the ship and then headed to the village for
dinner and drinks.
Thursday
morning I had breakfast with my cousin before heading to the airport
for my next trip.
Lessons learned
while in NYC:
- I am a big girl who is perfectly capable of keeping myself company.
- I love connecting with friends and family and genuinely make an effort to do so when I travel.
- I will never wait in line for tickets at TKTS again! Even if I am not sitting only five rows back the show is still sensational and even if I'm with a bunch of people we can get individual seats all over and then talk about the show afterwards!
- Work out a little before getting to NYC because I walk a lot while in the city and have shin splints right now...
- People watching is one of my favourite things to do wherever I am but in NYC it's incredible.
- Remember to smile, it won't mess up your hair! (This was taught to me by a singing group on the subway. I thought it was pretty clever!)
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