Amazing the difference. The first thing that hits you is the noise. There's mechanical sound everywhere. I mean, everywhere. From the moment you hit the door with the cars going by, or subway, or someone's radio going.
Then it's the smells. Of people, and fumes, and garbage and the landlady's kitty litter boxes. Ewwww.
After that, it's the almost oppressive congestion. Tall gray buildings, short ceilinged subway platforms and people everywhere. Everywhere. There isn't a time during the day that you do not see a human being in the streets. Incredible. I never noticed it 'til now.
Welcome to New York City!
