New York is an international city- it's possible to travel around the world in 24 hours in NY (at least glance at the multi-cultural makeup of the world).
I asked a Chinese man for directions. I visited a Buddhist temple where two blocks from it I saw a French Arc of Triumph as a gate to a bridge. I talked to three American Brooklyn cops (no I wasn't being arrested). I learned to ride the subway station.
I was ushered in to the Empire State building by a Latina. I ate Italian food prepared by Mexicans. An Indian lady told me where the nearest Starbucks was and the nearest Metro station.
I saw the Asian Art collection and the Temple of Dendur at the Met. In 5th avenue and 77th street, I passed by a French man conversing with his comrade.
I encountered throngs of people from different walks of life while passing by Times Square. This all happened in one day.
With the exception of my minor splurge, I was still able to stay with the $100 budget (just went $20 overboard). It is possible to have a fun day in NY for only $100.
Posted by Michael Diezmos at January 8, 2006 8:01 PM