....and so I booked our tickets to go to New York. Firstly our stay there "coincided" with New York Salsa Congress, secondly I booked our return flight for September the 11th...Sunny wasn't amused...
I love New York with all its contrasts and madness, Manhattan and 5th Avenue full of designer shops catering for the rich and famous, Harlem with its great jazz clubs and shops accepting food vouchers from the homeless... From rich to poor and everything in between...
I spent about a week in NYC itself having a great time with friends, going jogging every morning, drinking huge cups of coffee (from Starbucks of course), eating huge portions of food (some of the yummiest Chinese I've ever tasted), then shopping until my bank wouldn't process my cards anymore. All great fun!
Then the long awaited New York Salsa Congress came. I was over the moon to be able to do workshops with Eddie Torres and go to Jimmy Anton's Social, probably the best Mambo venue I've ever been to...
Big thank you to Gez and David for looking after me and even sharing their room with me.
I love New York not only for its buzz but also for its architecture and endless photographic opportunities. From high-rise buildings and crowded streets to peace and quiet in Central Park, there is always something worth taking photo of. I'm glad I had my camera with me even if that meant being asked 101 questions by a customs officer at the airport who struggled to understand why I needed 3 pieces of luggage for a 2 week stay...
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