Feeling a little more refreshed, but still jetlagged, I woke up in a rainy City. Forecast showed me that it was going to be like that all day.
But I wanted to have something to eat outside the hotel, so I walked to a deli called Europa Cafe on 7th Avenue, close to Central park. My feet were completely wet when I arrived despite the $5 umbrella that could not protect them from the buckets of rain coming down...
Getting back to the hotel I got a cab fully loaded with my stuff that I called "all my life in 2 and some more suitcases" and drove to the apartment building where I would stay in the coming months. It's on 57th Street, close to Central Park and the office, a ten minute walk every day should be sufficient!
My first NY apartment is a nice furnished studio apartment on the 7th floor, facing south to the street, with all that I need as a new New Yorker, all in one room as big as my former dining and living room in Amsterdam. But with a doorman and all kinds of convenience that you will never find in Amsterdam. Anyway, see the pics for an impression!
Now I'm off to see where the nearest supermarket is to get some basics, just to survive the weekend.
Ha! Looks nice! Please put up a picture of the doorman and elaborate on "all kinds of convenience"...
ReplyDeleteHope you survive the weekend with the basics you brought in, and wishing you a great start tomorrow in your first week! Stay dry!
He Wim,
ReplyDeleteZiet er goed uit! Eerste nespresso al gedronken, heel lekker! Hoop dat er een starbucks bij je in de buurt zit. Succes met je eerste werkdag! x Jens
Hi Jan-Willem,
ReplyDeleteWat leuk om al zoveel van je te horen en te zien. Enjoy every minute! Wat een heerlijk gevoel moet het zijn. Effe relaxed wandelen in Central Park en nu niet voor 1 keertje tijdens een tripje, maar dagelijks! Super toch. Hoop dat je werkplek en collega's ook zo cool zijn.
Groeten, Nathaly