My New York City trip made me very happy. I was so looking forward to really seeing the city and I was not disappointed. A friend and I were able to jam-pack a couple of days full of sites and sounds of New York. One night- yes, it is night time in the picture of the drummer, we came across this street performer who brought out his plastic bucket and wow!! This guy had incredible rhythm and even with the most meager instrument managed to impress a large crowd who had gathered after eating dinner out or travelling through Times Square. Why this young guy is not part of a successful band, I have no idea. Hats off to the street performers who somehow manage to make a life for themselves, but who also bring joy to New Yorkers and visitors every day of the year."Hey BIG SPENDER" . . . a familiar song lyric, could certainly apply to visitors to NYC. The bright lights of Times Square showcase all of the current theatrical productions. Companies spend a fortune to advertise their wares on these very high-profile street corners. I cannot even imagine the kind of money that gets spent in New York on any given day.
Having said that, I have to say how inexpensive our trip to NYC was. Staying ion New Jersey of course was less expensive than a NY hotel. And, taking public transportation into the city was not only simple but cheap and easy! Lakeland buses took us right into the Port Authority Bus station- right across from the New York Times building.
Street performers, sculptures, fountains and historic as well as modern architecture can be your entertainment. There is so much history, so many fascinating stories to
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