Goodbye

Today is my last day in New York City. I can’t believe it is almost 3 months ago when I first came here. Rarely have I fell in love with a city so instantly and intensely. And I haven’t met anyone who visited NY and did not love it. Finally, I understand (and approve of) the existence of those ‘I ♥ NY’ T-shirts. I love metropolises and New York just climbed to the top of the list of my favorite cities.
What is it I like so much about it? That’s not so easy to sum up…
The metro, that runs 24 hours. A huge variety of some great food for any budget. Those hipsters (I guess I am not one of them). The truly impressive skyscapers. The multicultural atmosphere. The different neighborhoods, each with its own flavor: Brooklyn, Chelsea, Hells Kitchen, Chinatown, etc.
I found New York to be much safer than I expected. Nowhere in Manhattan or Brooklyn did I feel concerned about my safety or even uncomfortable – also at night. Another surprise was the cost of living. It may be more expensive than most other cities in the U.S. and there were only few days in which I managed to stay within my self-imposed budget of $45 a day but all in all the costs seem to be manageable.
I hope I’ll get the chance to return soon.