Today the New York sky reminds me of a famous Rothko painting I saw in the Metropolitan Museum, ‘The Met’ to us locals. Rich blues contrasting with a deep Manhattan skyline. In a week or so, my horizons will once again change as I return to Scotland. Let the reminiscing begin…
I’ll miss my American college […]
Part III: Heading South
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Christmas in New York means doing some really touristy activities. First I took a train up to mid-town to see the ice-skating and the huge tree in Rockefeller Center, then trotted along to Radio City Music Hall to see the legendary Rockettes—which was the most spectacular show I […]
A lot has happened since my first article for the first ONE…over three months since my arrival on American shores and what an adventure it is!
On Food: I think the most obvious everyday difference I have found is inthe social eating habits of my fellow students on my campus. I never knowwhat on earth I’ll […]
August: Glasgow
Today the air is clear, but apprehension clouds my gaze into a rare bright blue sky. In just three weeks, I’ll begin my journey into the unknown: from Glasgow to New York City. Jersey City, to be specific. All part of the Big Apple, I suspect.
I pass the usual junkies and drop-outs on […]