A metropolis of millions that never seems to sleep and whose skyline is unmistakable. This is New York, the first place we enter as new residents of America. So even if our time is only enough for a quick “working off” of the most important sights (and the time difference does the rest), the collected impressions are all the more intense.
Whether it was an advantage that we felt incredible hunger for breakfast and coffee in the middle of the night (i.e., around 3:00 a.m. local time) is certainly a matter of opinion. In any case, so the day began very early, and the hustle and bustle were still within limits. The subway from New Jersey to Manhattan was not yet crowded at this time, and we could start exploring the city in peace.
The spacious Central Park is a total contrast to the bustling life in Manhattan.
The city on the Hudson River, with its many impressive buildings like the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building, and the Chrysler Building, is definitely unique. The subway stadium at the WTC is an absolute architectural feast for the eyes. But you only get something out of it if you’re on the road really early.
At Times Square, which is located in the theater district on Broadway, you have to fight your way through the crowds, and the numerous small artists are also a bit exhausting in the long run. But it is nice and colorful there…
