Hello Fellow Fun Seekers, after spending time becoming aware of where I am in this massive city I am feeling comfortable getting around. Mostly I walk but I have taken ferries, a taxi and the subway. I have my Metro pass and a desire to roam the city!
On Monday, I spent the afternoon and evening with Melanie who was the bestest tour guide. We walked around midtown Manhattan and then we got on a subway and headed out to Coney Island. We had lunch at a Russian restaurant and then walked to the beach. I am going back!
Yesterday, I spent the afternoon at Citibank & Chase taking care of “business”. FYI – they have a good promotion for opening up a savings account.

I love the green spaces in NYC. While there are mortar buildings everywhere you look – there are parks, tress, house landscaping, potted plants, hanging plants, etc. Madison Square and Union Square parks are delightful. Looking forward to Central Park and Bryant Park.

We think the “tiny house” fad is new! People have been living in small spaces since cities were originally built. NYC is a great place for a senior to live – resources are a walk away. Too bad it is so expensive. I could live here.
The reality of living with so many people around is – I can always see a variety of mental health issues. The diversity of humans in one location can be exciting and overwhelming. Dogs in NYC are mostly well behaved – trained to handle many different scenarios. Pigeons, sparrows, starlings and gulls/ terns hang around the city.