Only just managed to make it in through the door though. Having arrived at the JFK airport with only a day bag and small back pack, immigration were quite concerned about my lack of luggage. They took me aside to have a little chat. But I managed to convince them that I would be fine and could manage to get to the shops if I needed anymore clothes etc.
So having found my hostel, after deciding to get off at the wrong subway stop and take the scenic route, I was greeted by a "lets keep the cockroaches out" sign on my dorm door ;) but actually the place is growing on me - it has a basic charm.
I have fallen instantly in love with New York. This town has a vibe like no other. I went off exploring lower eastside last night - wanting to catch some live music at The Living Room. Popped into a pizza/pasta place first for a bite. There were two guys there eating pizza with a few friends. They started playing guitar and singing - wowsers - they had such a good sound. So I ended up staying there for a while and joining in with their selection of Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and George Michael covers. Careless Whisper never sounded so good ;)
Oh yes - and that is Elvis pulling his luggage along Bowery!
that glass building is a condo at Astor Place. People were so mad when it was built because it does not fit in with the architecture of the area. My friend has a pub around the corner from there. Also the famous venue Joe's Pub is right down the block from this building.
ReplyDeleteits a very cool area :)
ReplyDeleteGood idea this blog!! Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteThat is not the real Elvis. All people knows that Elvis lives in Las Vegas!!!
ha ha - maybe he was just visiting new york - being a tourist for a bit ;)
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