Arrivings Task

The big apple

Wow, amazing totally overwhelming!! This was my exact feelings when stepping off the coach at New York City. It exceeded my expectations. The first thing I remember seeing is huge grey buildings that surrounded me everywhere, the streets full of workers, suits with trainers, not what you would expect I know. The rush and excitement that buzzed around you was fascinating. Walking the streets was a thrilling experience. I always remember being so nervous about going to New York with the crime you always heard about, however once there it was amazing how safe I felt, I don’t know if it was the excitement of being in this amazing city or if it was just the fact I wasn’t focusing on being scared any longer.

The rush of taxis coming from all directions was like shots of colour ripping through the streets. The buildings were like blocks; they were everywhere and looked so neatly organised, all different sizes creating a beautiful landscape. They were truly overwhelming and amazing to look at. 

 

Walking through time square was my highlight. The adrenaline pumping through my body, there was just so much colour everywhere; all the buildings had colours darting through them, some decoration, and some advertisement. I didn’t know where to look at first; my attention was being caught from all different directions. Everything was big; they didn’t do things in small!! The noise created by the traffic and the people that filled up the streets was buzzing and I could feel the energy bouncing from them.

Getting the subway was so frightening yet so exciting, the rush of it, and all the people literally running for their train and rushing from place to place, it was fascinating to watch. 

One thing that really stuck in my mind from this trip, there was an actual full sized mini attached to a side of a building. I had to look twice just to make sure I wasn’t imagining things; I couldn’t believe what I was seeing and couldn’t help wondering how they got it there.