It was everything he wanted. Lots of skate shops, good quality bookshops and lots and lots of tie died clothing. We were having a lovely time when I started to feel a bit unwell. Immediately, I knew that the promises I was given by the woman at Corner Bakery about the gluten free status of their breakfast wraps weren't rock solid. I will spare everyone the details but thanks to Ronan's cool head, we found a hospital so I could get some treatment.
An hour and a half later and $1750 poorer, I had an anti-nausea drug inside me and was feeling better. All dealt with in time to get to the airport and make our flight.
It has been a great 10 days but we are both ready to go home. America has been demystified for me. It really isn't very different from Australia.
The things we loved:
- Amazing museums
- Delis - plenty of plain food, no 'hipster food' (Ronan's words)
- Interesting architecture
- Seriously multicultural
- The subway
The things we didn't love:
- Tipping - the system is stuffed. It seriously makes you doubt everytime a person is nice to you
- Scammers
- Homelessness
- Abrupt people - saw it more in NY than anywhere else
Ronan and I survived each other's company without incident. He is a great travel companion, takes an interest in everything around him, doesn't complain and deals well with a medical emergency. It has been a pleasure to travel with him. I feel I know him better now. I will be interested to see how this changes (or doesn't change) our relationship at home.
Just a short 15 hour flight in front of us and we will be back on familiar territory.
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