27 August, 2006 | Leave a Comment

I took the train up to NYC this afternoon. Anglofille’s 2006 reunion tour has now moved [temporarily] up the eastern seaboard. My friend “S” flew in from Pittsburgh to meet me here for a few days of fun. She has a knack for searching travel websites and we’re staying in rather swank accommodations for a very reasonable price.

After a few days in tranquil southern New Jersey, I walked out of Penn Station and New York just hit me. It’s so overwhelming. And it’s raining, which is never fun in New York. As I walked up Seventh Avenue to our hotel in Times Square, all I could hear was the chant: “Umbrellas, $3…Umbrellas, $3…”

I stopped at a bagel cafe, hoping to wait out the rain.

Bagel guy: We only have cinnamon raisin or salt bagels left.

Me: Uh, okay.

Bagel guy: SO?! (throws hands up in air) WHADDYA WANT?

Ah, New York. Am I glad to be back? It’s too soon to tell.

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1. William Says:

   August 27th, 2006 at 8:53 pm

   I don’t consider myself as living in southern NJ- central NJ is more like it.

   Glad you made it to the city safe and sound!

   BTW: Which bagel did you opt for?

2. Anglofille Says:

   August 28th, 2006 at 12:38 am

   Cinnamon and raisin

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