Last summer, I blogged about our short trip to NYC in a post called “30 Hours in New York City“. We covered a lot of the highlights (Top of the Rock, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Neue Galerie, Tenement Museum) that New York City has to offer in a short period of time and it was a lot of fun.
Last week, I was lucky enough to spend a few more days in New York City. But, this time, I had a completely different experience for three reasons: it was my second visit in less than a year, I had time to spend on my own, and I didn’t overschedule myself.
This got me thinking about how nice it is to visit a big city for the second, third, or fourth time. So, what made this subsequent visit to New York City more meaningful?
For one, I was familiar with the pace and energy of the city and knew how to plan and what to expect. I knew it would take time to get around so I factored that in and didn’t rush myself. For those of you who know me well, I tend to run on the late side. You would have been surprised at how on time I was this week! I also anticipated the crowds and brought my patience. Finally, I walked on Park Ave more when I was in a hurry to avoid the crowds on Fifth Ave.
