Well, I Finally made it. Had a nice little experiance in dublin Airport, where I was “Flagged” at the checkin desk, Which (if its ever happened to you, means you have to be inspected by US Homeland Security) before they decide if your allowed to enter the country. Fair enough, I rather they do these check, rather then just anyone in willy nilly. But what i do object to is the crappyness of the US Departures Section in dublin Airport. One shittty little coffee shop, which is quite possiably the worst coffee shop in history, a Toliet, and a lot of tired people.
Anyway, so we got on the plane, and i swear to god, i’ve never been on a more Packed flight in my life. Serriously, the entire plan was Jammed. Not one seat was empty. (and they say tourism is down….)
Anyway, After 7 hours on a plane, squashed in with my dad beside me (trust me, we arent that small) We got to JFK and got to collect our bags. Price of a cab to Manhattan has gone up since i was last here. its 55 dollars, Plus tip. (10) Which isnt that far off what the cab to the Airport from leixlip was.
Anyway, we arraive in manhattan, and check in. Ciarra and Aisling have a room, Mum and Dad Have a room, And I have a room. I refused to go without having my own place. Serriously. No way was i sharing again. I’m 25 for fuck sake! I should be thinking of settling down soon (wait..what?)
Anyway, Ciarra and the hotel have their first fight. theres only one bed in the room. they want another 20 dollars for another bed per night. and thats not on according to ciarra. So after the 3 world war, Ciarra gets her way. Peace and Normallity has been restored. Good thing we are so close to the UN!
We got something to eat across the Road, and the plan was to retire back for a nap, and go to timesquare in 3 hours (around…9ish)
what happened
i went into the room and turned the telly on. Brushed my teeth and Sat on the bed. next thing i wake up to is the Late show finishing, and the Late Late Show starting (no. not the irish one….) I got up, went to the toliet and undressed and went into bed, i remember singing along to the theme song (see Below) and then nothing. out like a light. I couldnt sleep the night before we left, nor on the plane, so i figured i was up from 3pm monday, till 5am weds morning. whoops
Woke up at 9 and watched some telly in bed. my mum knocked and asked if i wanted some coffee. So i went across to the jewish deli across the road, and got breakfast, brought it back to their room, and ate it there.
Today was our first propper day in NYC, We went to Macys, (WHICH TOOK AGES) then to times square and the brooklyn diner (see hotdog attached).
We got back at about 11pm our time, and i’ve been sitting below in the lobby updating this, boards.ie and facebook. Funky!
And Now for some pic’s and Youtube!
1. Late Late show with Craig Fergouson theme
2. The City Itself

3. Giant pretzal

4. 15 bite Hotdog

Before i go, its now 2:06am here, and i’m roasting….
Joe
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