Visiting New York as a child is almost euphoric. For some weird reason when I told my mom I missed visiting New York, this thought came julting through my mind. While I still love visiting New York now, it was always a better visit when I was younger. I think the biggest reason I feel this way is because there was always something new for us to do back then. New York is always so crowded and fast paced, because just like Alicia keys say in the song Empire State of mind, “Concrete Jungle where dreams are made from…”. This city offers countless restaurant options, huge department stores, broadway plays, museums, national landmarks, and more.
I will never forget the feeling of entering the city. I would glance out the window to see traffic surrounding the ramp on my right, and the hudson river on my left. After fighting through traffic, we would finally reach the Lincoln Tunnel. It amazed me every single time how a tunnel that big could be constructed underwater and never break. When driving through the tunnel, I was filled with fear until we came out the other end that led us into the city. I will never forget looking up and seeing the huge skyscrapers for the first time. My dad would instantly plug in the gps to find the nearest parking garage. It was always the same garage with the orange and black print all over the walls.
When we reached the outside of the Parking Garage, I was filled with instant nostalgia. I could see the flashing lights, hear the loud chatter, and the beeping horns of taxis. Everything came rushing back from my previous visits, and I could only wonder what adventure would await me this time.
I used to never be a big fan of the city, besides for the occasional visit to the American Girl Store, when I was younger. I never used to like the huge crowds and all the traffic, however, as I've gotten older, I have grown to like the city more. I still don't like the super crowded parts, but that just comes with big cities.
ReplyDeleteGoing to New York is a happy childhood memory for me too! My family and I would go every year to the city to visit my grandparents. We'd always go through either the Hudson Tunnel or the Lincoln Tunnel. I always remember the entrance to the tunnels being full of traffic, and also experiencing relief once we got out of them. Although the city is quite chaotic and noisy, just like what you said, it always brings me a rush of excitement for the fun I'm about to have.
ReplyDeleteI love going to NYC, just like you. I relate to having great childhood memories there and feeling like the possiblities are endless in the city. I'm happy you got to go back and visit, it seems like you had a really nice time. I would love to do the same soon.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you that going to New York City as a child was amazing. The first time I went there, I thought it was surreal and one of the most amazing places in the world. I have only been there a few times in my life but it's by far one of my favorite places to be. It's so amazing that you have that memory to look back on.
ReplyDeleteGoing to NYC is such a surreal experience as a child, not only are the tall skyscrapers mesmerizing, but the fast pace of the city is just something many people don't experience very often. We have to go soon.
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