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Kali Cozyris's avatar

Hilarious and wonderful post! I laughed out loud several times. And got a real taste for New York. Enjoy your stay!

Jo Barnes's avatar

Thanks Kali! ๐Ÿ˜

Tania's avatar

Wow. Thatโ€™s a change is pace. West coast to New York. Lifeโ€™s an adventure! Enjoy ๐Ÿ˜Š

Kristin Smith's avatar

Classic NYC experience, well done! I feel like you are getting closer and closer to me. I'd offer to meet up, but I'm about to leave town! I'm glad Kristin from Ohio was there to solidly represent our namesake (proper spelling too!).

Tony Baughman's avatar

Even in New York City, those little human connections are what make travel so spiritually satisfying.

Michael Jensen's avatar

Lovely!

Jo Barnes's avatar

Thanks Michael! ๐Ÿ˜

Lemoneight's avatar

Hi, is there a 'housesitting website ' where people advertise? Thanks in advance?

Lemoneight's avatar

Thank you :))

Joanna - The Blond Travels's avatar

Omg the kitty cat!! ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜I just canโ€™tโ€ฆ!

Julie Sunrise's avatar

I love seeing people's travel photos. And I love taking photos out of an airplane window too! here are some

of my photos: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSVN6LK5q/

Jo Barnes's avatar

โค๏ธ

Pamela Marshall's avatar

I love it that you're enjoying my state! I have to admit that I find Times Square, a sensory overload. I don't have any disabilities around these things, but that one place just doesn't vibe with my energy.

I can't wait to show you the peaceful side of the Hudson Valley!

Jo Barnes's avatar

Will message you Pam. Just been finding my feet this week. Look forward to it ๐Ÿ™

Roland Varduhn's avatar

The most entertaining completely unhelpful guide I've ever read.

Thank you Jo.

Jo Barnes's avatar

Thanks Roland! ๐Ÿ˜

Larry C. Brown's avatar

Ketchup on a hot dog? In New York? Iโ€™m surprised the vendor didnโ€™t scold you for doing that!๐Ÿ˜†

Jo Barnes's avatar

Ooh really? Ketchup & mustard? What should I have had?

Larry C. Brown's avatar

It's a New Yorker thing. I grew up there.

Mustard and either sauerkraut or onions in red sauce. Some people do all three on one dog. I don't.

But never ketchup, under any circumstances.

Deonne Kahler's avatar

There is nothing like New York anywhere else on the planet, and I'm so glad to see you enjoying it in full! Will you get to a Broadway/off Broadway show while you're there? I loved living there despite it being a pretty overwhelming way to exist. (So much to do and see.) Enjoy your second week and that beautiful pool.

Jo Barnes's avatar

Literally just booked a Weds matinee. The Lost Boys. So excited! ๐Ÿฅณ