St. Louis Gal vs. NYC

Nice Reminder

Midwest raised, New York was unfamiliar territory. Unless you want to consider watching repeating Seinfield episodes as an encounter. But from watching TV and what others have mentioned here and there, I had the impression that New York city was full of rude, inconsiderate, cars will run you over if you dare to cross the street type of city.

Hubs and I decided to go on a 'mini moon', a little pre-honeymoon vacation, to New York City for New Years Eve. Watching thousands of strangers gather in some blocks from the New Years Eve Ball on TV growing up, I was finally going to get to see this in person! It wasn't cheap, but since we used our credit card points (sounds of heaven) for our entire hotel stay, it helped offset the total bill for this. Or should I say, let us spend the money elsewhere. That elsewhere would be FOOD.  People were nice, probably because those 'people' were also tourist's? Food was good, except those street side vendors, what is that meat you're about to slap on that stick? I will pass.  If you ever visit, and enjoy seafood, actually, even if you are ify about seafood, I bet you will enjoy this restaurant. BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP. A nice place to splurge on those calories you've been saving up for. We managed to get there before the dinner rush, otherwise, you're waiting in the crowd that doesn't know a thing about personal space. Food is worth it! There is a lot of walking you will do. Excuse me if I am rude, BUT I noticed that there weren't very many overweight people... anywhere. (I run into this in Chicago, IL as well)  Walking seemed to be the choice of transportation. Walked to breakfast, walked to the shops, walked to the subway, to walk to more shops. Walking was faster than driving.  You will get your exercise in. I could honestly go on and on and on. But I'm going to stop here. Just bug me via e-mail and I will post more info for anyone that wants to know more. I'd say overall, I really enjoyed New York City, and can't wait to return! To spend New Year's Eve in NYC is def one of that should be on your bucket list, if you don't mind losing a little personal space for a few days, walk your legs, and spending more than you'd like.