Tag Archives: New York

Hot In The City

Posted on July 25, 2011 by applepip

I knew something was happening when I walked down the street on a warm summer’s day at the start of July and heard a noise in the air that I hadn’t noticed before. Now, four weeks later, I don’t notice … Continue reading →

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My Neighbours and Other Animals: Part 1

Posted on June 23, 2011 by applepip

Much of what makes life in New York interesting are the people around me. I wrote previously about how welcoming we have found most people to be, and that remains true – but it’s not all Disney-style smiles and sunshine. There wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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The Tipping Point

Posted on June 6, 2011 by applepip

One of the best tips I’ve been given here is to tip. The other tip is that just like the portion sizes in the USA, a tip can never, ever, be big enough. Many an embarrassing situation has been avoided by … Continue reading →

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Welcome to America

Posted on May 26, 2011 by applepip

I never thought that New York would be an unfriendly place, but I never knew just how affable these New Yorkers can be. I say ‘New Yorkers’; how many true natives I have actually met I can probably count on … Continue reading →

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