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DUDaria Udalovaudalova.darya · 9 Ara 2019Oku

Where I stayed: The Bowery House I flew from Chicago to New York, which took about 2.5 hours with American Airlines. I enjoyed flying with this airline. Getting from JFK airport to Manhattan takes about an hour by subway. To use the subway, after exiting the air-train from the airport to Jamaica station, you will need to buy a transit card and pay for the air-train ride ($5). This is done via a kiosk, using cash or a bank card. Be careful when paying with cash (if you insert the bill the wrong way, the machine won't read it and won't return it). The New York subway is not designed for traveling with luggage, so it's better to travel light. If you choose the same hostel as I did, keep in mind that it is located on the third floor of a building with no elevator and steep stairs. The reception is also there, so no one will help you carry your luggage. The hostel has a good location and a favorable price, but the conditions leave much to be desired. Upon check-in, I noticed earplugs offered along with a towel and water, but on Saturday night, I realized why the hostel administration took care of that—besides the noise from other guests, there was the noise of the street from the city that never sleeps. It was hard to fall asleep the first night. First impressions of New York streets shouldn't ruin your mood. Look up, there are the stone jungles of the most famous city in the world! On my first morning in New York, I decided to walk to Central Park. I walked for about an hour, so I didn't have enough energy for a full walk through the park. I only reached the middle, so there will be a reason to return! It's crowded in the park on Sunday, but even on such a day, you could find a quiet place and an empty bench. And that is surprising for a city with 8.5 million residents! In the evening, I headed to Times Square. On the way, you encounter many souvenir shops with affordable goods. Many items looked standard and tasteless. I only found souvenirs worth paying attention to at the New York Public Library and in the shop at the Empire State Building. Walking higher up Broadway, it seems that day turns into night—that's how the lights of the billboards shine. There was a crowd of tourists on the square; despite the fact that police are monitoring order everywhere, be careful and protect your belongings (for example, I wore my backpack on my chest, not on my back). It is there, in Times Square, that you feel the city never sleeps; it's as bright as day! The second day of my New York walks was more intense. Early in the morning, I went to the New York Public Library, then sailed past the Statue of Liberty on the free ferry that runs between Manhattan and Staten Island. While sailing, I felt that hope for a bright future, safety, and peace that this statue instilled in everyone arriving at the shores of America. Afterward, I visited the Memorial Park dedicated to the events of 9/11/2001, because they did not leave the whole world indifferent. The design of the memorial fountains creates a certain mood, forcing everyone who visits to think about the transience and value of life. In the evening, I decided to go up to the observation deck of the Empire State Building. On the way, I passed by the famous St. Patrick's Cathedral, and since it was open to tourists, I found myself inside a Catholic cathedral for the first time. The organ music made an impression on me; its vibrations seemed to shake the air. It's worth hearing at least once! Entry to the evening viewing session at the Empire State Building will cost you $38. Before going up, an exciting exhibition dedicated to the history of one of New York's symbols awaits you. Usually, such exhibitions are boring, but you will like this one! The observation deck is in the open air, so it would be a good idea to bring a jacket or a sweater because it is windy. The view of the night city is fantastic; it's hard to believe you are seeing it live and not on a photo wallpaper: millions of buildings, bi

OOOralbek Otegulovjohnfkennedy · 22 Kas 2015Oku

Unite 2: Dreams come true! Chapter 6: The milk tastes different here... May 25, 2014. Local time 4:44 PM. The Italian plane, flight number "AZ7616" from Venice, landed at the airport. As soon as we got off the plane, we flowed with the crowd towards registration. We looked around, then at each other. People speaking many different languages. We followed the people in front of us, moving forward. I still couldn't believe it. It felt like I was dreaming. At one point, we reached document control. Only after the customs officer stamped my passport for America did I realize that the dream I had been waiting for for so long had come true. Yes, I was really in America! This building is the amazing John F. Kennedy Airport. After flying over the Atlantic Ocean for 10 hours, we reached New York. The surroundings were full of strangers, English letters, all kinds of languages we didn't understand... After leaving the airport, we headed to the Port Authority on 42nd Street. For that, we first had to get to Jamaica Station. From there, we would take the subway to Manhattan. All we could think about was getting to our states from there by Greyhound bus. After getting off at the airport, a guy from Russia joined us. He was surprised why I didn't speak Russian. As soon as we reached Greyhound, Aida's buses were ready. They got on their buses and left for South Carolina. My bus was tomorrow. Our paths diverged here. They went to their states, and I had to find a place to stay for the night. As soon as you reach the Port Authority, "kind" black guys come up to you saying "Can I help you?". They tell you the necessary directions and routes, and if necessary, they help you carry your bags and walk in front of you. But soon their masks come off. Once you reach your destination, they look you in the face and hold out their palms asking for "tips". They are not satisfied with small money. The black guy who welcomed us also had a big appetite... There were four of us. He pointed me in a different direction and took Aida and the others upstairs. Later I heard that after they reached their destination, he asked them for "tips". When the Russian guy said he didn't have small change, he said "give me whatever you have, I'll return the rest," took 20 dollars, and returned only 5 dollars. He took 15 dollars for a stone's throw distance. Such people also appeared before me when I was about to leave. When I asked him to help me find a place to sit, one of them brought me somewhere and stood there holding out his palm. Only then did I realize why they were so busy. When I didn't give him anything saying I had nothing, he tried to use force, but after realizing nothing would come of it, he went on his way. To those who are thinking of going to America, I say: "Never accept the help of people who offer their help first! If you need help, ask the people who are passing by yourself!" I also turned away several black guys who were eager to offer their help. A little later, I stopped a black girl who was passing by by chance. And this was the best decision. Soon after, she even saved my life... Luckily, she turned out to be a kind person. She went on the internet with her mobile phone and found me a place in one of the nearby hostels. I asked her for something around 20-30 dollars for one night. She said, "The cheapest is 50 dollars, if you have 40, I can pay 10 for you." Who wouldn't agree to such an offer? Her name is Danela. Although she is a black girl, she is Jewish. She is 5 years older than me. My attitude towards Jews was positive before. Danela further confirmed that correct view of mine. It was around 7-8 PM local time. It was getting quite dark outside. Danela and I were walking on the shining streets of Manhattan talking, when suddenly some car's alarm started blaring. I don't know where it came from, but when I turned sharply to the right, some monster garbage truck was looming towards me. My heart skipped a beat. There was no chance to run forward. W

LKLyudmila Kovalevamila_kovaleva · 16 Eki 2011Oku

We arrived in New York on September 12th at 6 a.m... sleepy and grumpy from the long flight... or maybe that's just how the city's atmosphere started affecting us, since people there aren't nearly as nice and polite as in Cody. We were supposed to spend 2 days in New York, as our ticket was for September 14th. Back then, I didn't realize that 2 days is a terribly short amount of time for such a huge city... especially for those who don't know their way around at all... and especially for girls. I had tons of plans... I had written down the addresses of places, parks, and shops we absolutely had to visit. And the fact that they were all very far from each other didn't bother me at all... it's fine, we walked everywhere in Cody, we'll walk here too! (I somehow didn't account for the difference in size between these two cities). Our first priority was to get rid of our luggage, meaning leave it in a safe place. We had no idea where to stay in New York and were afraid to admit to each other that the only inexpensive hotel in Manhattan was the one where we spent the night when we first arrived in New York... we didn't really want to go back there, but we didn't have much of a choice. We decided to leave our luggage in storage at the airport. Then we had to figure out how to get to Upper Manhattan, where that hotel was located... we decided it would be calmer to book the room right away... although it's unlikely they have many guests, but still... After asking a police officer on the street how it would be easier and cheaper to get to Manhattan, he said that first we needed to take the so-called AirTrain and ride it to Jamaica Station. There, we had to go downstairs and take the subway. In principle, it's not that difficult, but for someone who has never been to New York and didn't even have a clue how everything works there, it was just incredibly hard. The AirTrain, which shuttles people around the airport, is free (you can ride it all day). But to get on the subway, you need to buy a special 'MetroCard', which is sold in almost all city shops... well, we bought it right there in the subway. It's also better to buy a subway map right away, as it's very easy to get lost. Personally, in two days we never figured out how the subway works... we were only saved by the fact that we asked people if we were even going in the right direction) In general, after somehow getting to Manhattan and stepping out into the fresh air from that terrible subway, we started trying to remember where that 'wonderful' hotel was. The only thing we remembered was that it was somewhere near Port Authority. After wandering around, we found that very hotel, paid them 60 bucks, got the keys to our coveted room, and went to check it out. This room turned out to be even worse than the previous one!) After leaving some things, we set off to explore New York. Definitely buy a proper large city map; you will definitely need it. Actually, if you figure it out well, everything is arranged very simply. Streets run from west to east, and avenues from south to north. In general, if you walk straight along the same street, you will cross various avenues, and vice versa, if you walk straight along an avenue, you will pass through streets. I don't know about others, but I liked walking along 42nd and 34th Streets the most; that's where most of the cool shops, subways, etc., are located. And, of course, Broadway... it's something else! Although it runs diagonally, and you can easily turn onto another avenue by mistake. In general, all these 2 days we didn't just walk, we ran around New York... by the end of the day, we could barely move our legs, as they were completely covered in blisters. Periodically, we just got lost and didn't even know where we were going. We didn't even have time to eat properly because I didn't want to waste time on such 'trifles') In general, if you want to have a good time in New York, and not just run through it, stay there for at least 3 days!) T

ИИванbeliichel · 20 Ağu 2011Oku

Myrtle Beach, located in the state of South Carolina. Myrtle Beach is a medium-sized resort town situated on the Atlantic Ocean coast. I arrived in this city on June 29th, and as I stepped off the bus, I finally met summer: "Hi, I'm summer, nice to meet you." I'm living in a small condo where there were already: one Palestinian, one Jamaican guy, and three Russian girls. I met a guy from Russia on the bus to Myrtle Beach; he's a savvy guy—I'm lucky :) Climate. It's pretty hot in the city. The sun is scorching, so it is highly recommended to use sunscreen =) And that's a relief, especially when you find out that it's raining back home and it's about +13°C. There are about 40 small golf courses in Myrtle Beach. The ocean. Myrtle Beach sits on the Atlantic coast and is essentially one long sandy beach. This means the entire city infrastructure is stretched along the oceanfront. There are sharks, but mostly small ones. The big ones don't come that close to the shore. The name Myrtle Beach comes from the wax myrtle plant, a type of myrtle that grows here in abundance. ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9C%D0%B8%D1%80%D1%82 The city's population is 25,000, and millions of vacationers visit this top-tier resort town every year. http://vkontakte.ru/away.php?to=http%3A%2F%2Fru.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2F%25D0%259C%25D0%25B8%25D1%2580%25D1%2582&h=261cd76fa774e3a1a1