A Spaniard in NYC : My first 15 days in 15 pictures

Almost without realizing it, I have spent more than a half-month in the Big Apple.  To tell the truth, everything has flown by so fast I haven’t even been aware of it.  My life here is very happy because I am living my dream with my wife.  There are no limits to the opportunities in NYC.  It is easy to feel like a New Yorker in a city where everyone is one from the moment they start living here.  Also, living in Harlem has allowed me to immerse myself in several different cultures.  This makes it even more exciting!  You must have an open mind and not pre-judge people, including yourself.

Welcome Pedro
Abby welcomed me at the airport after landing in New York City
Pedro & Abby together
After three tense months of waiting, we were finally together
Central Park
My first walk around Central Park with the Malaga football team t-shirt
Apple Store
Something I had in mind since the moment I landed, a visit to Apple Store in Fifth Avenue
Hamburger
The taste of a great hamburger in our neighborhood in Harlem
Union Square
Union Square has become one of my favorite places
Happy Hour
My first happy hour in New York City
Pedro Abby Roof
Being the first one, nothing better than a rooftop!
Diner
Like on TV! The first Sunday we went to an authentic diner
Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge in the background!
Relax Brooklyn
Who says that New York City is not relaxing?
Boat in East River
We took advantage of the water taxi and enjoyed a boat ride from Brooklyn to Manhattan
Cafe bookstore
My favorite place to read and write is this cafe-bookstore
Tortilla
So I didn’t forget my roots, nothing better than a big Spanish omelette!
Small Manhattan
An example of how someone feels dwarfed by so many high buildings

You can see by the pictures that the rhythm here is frenetic.  Many experiences are packed into each day.  I haven’t even seen 1% of what New York City has to offer.  There are millions of streets and neighborhoods yet to be explored.  I will try them all with Rusko and Abby!  This is just the first chapter in a long list of reflections under the section “A malagueño in New York” (a malagueño is someone from Malaga, like me :))  In this section I will describe my feelings and impressions of a city that doesn’t give you time to breathe, which opens its arms and traps you in a big bear hug. Hugs for everyone!

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Pedro Ramirez
I was born and raised in Málaga, Spain. After living in Madrid, Barcelona and New York, I've returned home to enjoy the sun! I love to share the places I discover and write about them.
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