There're two options in New York and anywhere, really. You can own a car, or you can walk and piggy back off public transportation. In some cases, having a car is really necessary. For instance, if you live in a rural area, you might need to drive 45 minutes to work and in most cases, there aren't buses that travel to rural areas. On the other hand, in a place like NYC, having a car is completely not necessary. It's just sort of... preference. This is one way that people really live differently here, and in many parts of the world. In some parts of the world, cars nor public transportation are available.
I had some really bizarre experiences riding the subway... and its only day 2. Its a place where all parts of society get reaaalllly close-- physically. All races, genders, ages, and socioeconomic classes will ride that train and that is no joke. Here is Joy and I on day two, photo crews to Anne.
I had some really bizarre experiences riding the subway... and its only day 2. Its a place where all parts of society get reaaalllly close-- physically. All races, genders, ages, and socioeconomic classes will ride that train and that is no joke. Here is Joy and I on day two, photo crews to Anne.
I'm glad you decided to post this photograph that I snapped of you and Joy riding the subway! Your expressions of happiness affirm that you both have truly and comfortably embraced this big city of diversity with an open heart and an open mind.
ReplyDeleteWe had a lot of good laughs together this week . And as we were often spending time with complete strangers in very close proximity on public transportation, there were also moments where I felt very sad. There are a lot of lonely people out there in the crowd, and I am reminded of how fortunate we were to have the opportunity to share NYC Art & Culture together.
Awe we look great, thank you for the picture Anne! The subway was definitely a different means of transportation in NY. It made me realize how convenient it is, for someone who resides in NY and how reliable it is. The diversity of people whom take the subway was surprising. There was a range of different people from business working men/women to homeless people riding the subway. Some days it would be packed while other days it was empty and depending on which the interaction with the people differ. We could be crowded in the subway with no personal room to an empty day where we had all the room in the world.
ReplyDeleteTaking the subway and using the Google app Maps has allowed me to be more comfortable in taking the subway in New York and has expanded my experience in public transportation.
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ReplyDeleteComing from a suburban background it was a strange and confusing experience to figure out the train station with you. We did eventually figure it out in part due to the residents there that were surprisingly helpful. I remember at one point you me and Natalie where trying to get back to the hotel. We looked like lost children and a guy coming down the stairs asked us if we knew where we were going and helped us get back. The experience as a whole gave me some insight on the type of people that lived in New York and there overall welcoming attitude towards strangers.
ReplyDeleteNice picture! And I heard that if you own a car in New York City, people look at you funny. Or maybe that was somewhere else. I feel like owning a car in New York City would get so expensive because of parking. I don't think you can park anywhere in New York City for free.
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