My uncharacteristic over-planning paid off, and I made it to New York. I like it here.
I'm here for a while, so it should be less frantic than a typical New York 'holiday', but still, it's hard to get out of the holiday habit of walking too far, for too long, and feeling overwhelmed by all the things you want to do that you haven't done.
I'm in the holiday habit at the moment however, so I'm running around all over the place. One place I'm so glad I did run into though was Cafe Habana in Brooklyn (found via Kate), which was lovely, and made me seriously reconsider my general dislike of sweetcorn. A foggy walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, though incredibly touristy, was so impressive.
It amazes me how raw everything feels here, despite being worn down by the heels of so many tourists and so many locals for so long, while the amount of choice makes me realise how narrow things can often be in England. One of the reasons I wanted to come here for so long was to look at things from a completely different perspective, and to give myself enough time away from my real life to process it all. The perspective kicked in the minute I arrived – the thinking time, hopefully, will happen soon.
Welcome to New York! Cafe Habana is awesome. Let me know if you need any other food recs as I'm sure you probably have a list already!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your visit :)
Thanks! I've been there (Habana) twice already... it's incredible! Any recommendations would definitely be appreciated!
DeleteOh this is lovely! I hope you have a wonderful time and find that pace you're looking for.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane. I think I am now – my usual retreat wherever I go is a library, and there just happens to be a particularly beautiful one here..
DeleteNY is something apart from everything else. so is London. but those two are apart from each other, too. enjoy your time over there!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, although being here definitely makes me want to move to London, even though the two are quite different.
DeleteOh I'm jealous, have an amazing trip & I look forward to hearing more about it!
ReplyDeleteThanks - it's been pretty amazing so far.
DeleteThe holiday habit seems like a good place to be for a bit. And Brooklyn too, of course. I hope the thinking bit is just as good for you. It's wildly wonderful to get away for some thoughts.
ReplyDeleteIt seems wildly luxurious actually to have this much time to consider things - I haven't been away for this long since my gap year (which was quite a while ago!)
DeleteGah! It looks wonderful. Love these pictures. Enjoy the thinking. x
ReplyDeleteThanks. It is pretty great – I could stay forever I think.
DeleteI think your blog is absolutely fabulous. I found you on wikifashion and I would love to follow you so I see when you post but I can't seem to find it on here. Am I missing something? By the way, I grew up in the suburbs of NYC its my favorite city! Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteThat's very kind of you - thanks! You can follow using the Bloglovin' button at the top to the right, or there should be a blogger follow button in the top left-hand corner. Hope that helps.
DeleteI can so relate to what you're saying here about New York feeling raw and wider in scope. I felt the same when I was there, especially when I compared it to Australia. I hope this trip widens your perspective in every way - and have fun!
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