There are things without which this city cannot survive: NYPD, FDNY, yellow cab, street vendors, to name a few. And there are things with which the city continues to thrive: street performers, among others.
A revisit:
New York City Police Department: There’s a fine line between their alertness and friendliness.
Fire Department of the city of New York: All of us know what their contribution has been (before, on, after 9/11). Don’t (therefore) hate the sound their trucks make.
Blue Boat: I see one of these every day from my apartment. Their reach is far and wide.
Yellow Cab: Ubiquitous, and the need of the minute.
School Bus: Safe and sound, and in shape.
United States Postal Service: They do deliver.
Deli: Coffee, croissant, muffin, and more.
Street Food: Devour it.
Laborers: The most ignored are the most hardworking.
Citi Bikes: Ride them.
Horse carriage ride: Harsh?
Solo ride is light ride
Scare the brave
Hug the loving
Street Performers: Talented, and though they do this for money, they won’t ask you for a cent.
Lovely captures to define a city¬
Thank you 🙂
I like the virtual tour! Thank you
Thanks Sandra! Glad 🙂
Oh, I had a twinge in my stomach this morning viewing all of the memories of NYC. I used to visit several times a year when I owned my publishing company years ago. So much fun to visit all of the life and living, there. Nothing like it anywhere. I used to ask the NYPD for directions on busy street corners, catching them between directing traffic and blowing whistles. They were the nicest men I’ve ever met. Thank you, Mahesh!
Thanks Kim for your thoughts 🙂 I’m sure you had a great time in the city. I agree, those men in uniform are wonderful.
I agree. Always nice, respectful and willing to help.
And for someone who’s never been there, it’s a different little tour from the usual – more appealing, too ! Well done ! 🙂
Thanks so much, Margaret, for your kind words 🙂 Staying in touch.
A very complete set to sum up the Big Apple. Nicely done series!!!
Thanks Denise 🙂 Eager to read your posts.
Looks like NYC all right! What a crazy, wonderful place! I still find it a bit intimidating sometimes, but since my daughter lived there to do a photography internship, I learned to get a bit more comfortable in the press of fast-paced people going places.
I agree, Val. It’s tough but life in the city will make you tougher 🙂
A great post. I grew up in NYC and actually never saw the city that way. We take things (service, esp) for granted. Nice shots.
Thanks 🙂 I agree. We are in a hurry. Everyone is.
Great post, really enjoyed the photos but more the commentary that went with it… You see life in a great way that many others do not. Cheers!
Thanks a lot, Dalo, for your kind words 🙂 I look forward to your posts.
So many remembrances…. Wonderful post. You did a great job capturing the city life.
Thanks Olga, once again 🙂