I remember this day very clearly. I was 9 years old, still attending primary school. I remember it was sunny in Portugal, and classes had just recently started. I was home, so it had to be past 3:30pm because that was when my classes ended. Now, memory is a malicious thing and it can be … Continue reading NYC Impressions: the 9/11 Memorial
I woke up to a sunny morning and what was going to be another hot day. So I put on a summer dress and my sneakers. Made sure my water bottle was properly refilled. And set off without a jacket to the street. I had no idea that once I reached Coney Island, the sunlight … Continue reading NYC Impressions: a portrait of Coney Island, Brooklyn
I had to get myself into an observation deck. I know these places are overpriced. I know that. And I embraced it. I took some time researching what would be the best observation deck. I decided the Top of the Rock would do - I wanted a view of New York from above that included … Continue reading NYC Impressions – At the top of the Rock
This was the only grey day I had in New York City. I was just in Washington Square when some drops of rain - what was after all a false alarm - reached my forehead and my stomach immediately started complaining, as if on cue. No food had been received in a while. Indeed, I … Continue reading NYC Impressions – the American Diner cannot die
You may want to crucify me after admitting this but I had never understood what was the big deal with the Brooklyn Bridge. Taking the stage as background for so many movies and series, this is one of the most photographed sights in NYC. Yet, that was before seeing it in person. You know when … Continue reading NYC Impressions – The Brooklyn Bridge
