New York travel diary – the conclusion

New York is the city in the world where the most languages ​​are spoken. People from many countries have found their new home there. Different cultures come together in a very small space. So how do you recognize a visitor to the city? Here are some observations from me:

• – You wonder why it is so cold at 30°. Apparently you're the only one who's cold, because the others are walking around without socks (women) or undershirts (men).
• – You stop at a red pedestrian light and wait until it turns green
• – You look both ways in Midtown Manhattan before you cross the street
• – You look up in amazement in Manhattan and break your foot in one of the huge potholes while crossing a street
• – You don’t use your smartphone while riding the subway
• – You think guys with baseball bats in the subway are a threat
• – You think of a meaningful answer for “How are you?”
• – You think $100 for a meal for two would be a lot of money
• – You wait at the checkout with your money counted out and wonder why you should pay a different price than what is on the label.
• – You are trying to call a taxi
• – You avoid someone coming towards you on the sidewalk
• – You think you can choose your own seat in a restaurant
• – You can’t find the end of the line

Compared to Rome New York is an oasis. There are lots of very helpful tips – not just for visitors to the city. There is a large letter on the door of every restaurant indicating the tested cleanliness of the kitchen. Or at McDonalds the calorie information on the price list is the same size as the price. Or there are several apps that provide information about bed bugs in hotel rooms.

I – and my wife – really liked the Big Apple. We hope we come back – and not just for our silver wedding anniversary…