Loved every bit of this! I lived in four boroughs in seven years (1997-2004). I walked from the Bronx to Queens on 9/11 (the TriBoro shakes like a MOFO) and I walked from Manhattan to Queens during the blackout of ‘03 (with much more sensible footwear, over the 59th St bridge - much less shaky). There was no better vibe in the city than …
Loved every bit of this! I lived in four boroughs in seven years (1997-2004). I walked from the Bronx to Queens on 9/11 (the TriBoro shakes like a MOFO) and I walked from Manhattan to Queens during the blackout of ‘03 (with much more sensible footwear, over the 59th St bridge - much less shaky). There was no better vibe in the city than when we all realized the blackout was not a terrorist attack. The streets were ALIVE and buzzing with every kind of person that existed. Bars gave away beer. We were all in it together.
Thank goodness my fiancé found me walking east on Queens Blvd (having bright red hair helped a lot), or else I would have had another three hours of walking!
My point is, I don’t call myself a New Yorker (even though it’s the only state I’ve ever really lived in). I have some poignant memories and I did know the subway like the back of my hand. But I much prefer using that knowledge now as a visitor than as a resident.
Loved every bit of this! I lived in four boroughs in seven years (1997-2004). I walked from the Bronx to Queens on 9/11 (the TriBoro shakes like a MOFO) and I walked from Manhattan to Queens during the blackout of ‘03 (with much more sensible footwear, over the 59th St bridge - much less shaky). There was no better vibe in the city than when we all realized the blackout was not a terrorist attack. The streets were ALIVE and buzzing with every kind of person that existed. Bars gave away beer. We were all in it together.
Thank goodness my fiancé found me walking east on Queens Blvd (having bright red hair helped a lot), or else I would have had another three hours of walking!
My point is, I don’t call myself a New Yorker (even though it’s the only state I’ve ever really lived in). I have some poignant memories and I did know the subway like the back of my hand. But I much prefer using that knowledge now as a visitor than as a resident.
Oh wow, the long walk home from work the evening of 9/11. I'd forgotten that Amy. And yes, during blackout of 03 too. Very different vibes for sure.
It's great you're happy with your choice and ID and still enjoy a visit!