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New York State of Mind

November 29, 2007 By Dave

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I made it…..to New York City! One small step today, in preparation for one giant leap tomorrow. I estimate from the time I leave for JFK airport, to the time I arrive at Chez Nelson on Moorea, I'll be in transit a good 20-24 hours (if no delays).

I thought I'd need to reach Tahiti to feel relaxed, however it happened when I was waiting in the chilly morning air on 15th and K St in DC, watching all the nicely dressed professionals walk to work (via Starbucks). My anxiety switched to living in the moment, and all I can say now that I'm in my friend's apartment is “wow” this feels weird (that I'm the guy doing it, not some random other guy/gal) and exciting.

On my first travel day, I was quickly reminded of a few good rules of thumb:

  • Be patient (the bus was 40 minutes late, and all I've got on is a t-shirt and windbreaker)
  • Bring food on the bus (since the bus was late, it didn't make a pit-stop as usual)
  • When evaluating what to pack, walk for an hour in a city, because 20lbs feels a lot lighter on a carpeted bedroom floor

I'd post a dreary photo of NYC's skyline, however I can't figure out how to work this MacBook very well. You'll have to imagine it, and I'll make up for it with a few photos from French Polynesia.

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Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter @rtwdave for more.

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  1. crambox says

    November 29, 2007 at 10:36 pm

    Yea New York how did your pack fit in the airplane did you carry it on or check it? Thats one airplane ride down 78 more to go haha..

    • Dave says

      November 30, 2007 at 3:01 pm

      Actually – I took a $20 bus ride up to NY. Much cheaper!

  2. crambox says

    November 29, 2007 at 5:36 pm

    Yea New York how did your pack fit in the airplane did you carry it on or check it? Thats one airplane ride down 78 more to go haha..

    • Dave says

      November 30, 2007 at 10:01 am

      Actually – I took a $20 bus ride up to NY. Much cheaper!

  3. jealous hater says

    November 30, 2007 at 9:07 am

    wth you thinking?! going on a trip and you dont know how to use your electronics and you didnt pack a snack?? :oops:

  4. jealous hater says

    November 30, 2007 at 4:07 am

    wth you thinking?! going on a trip and you dont know how to use your electronics and you didnt pack a snack?? :oops:

  5. Skip says

    November 30, 2007 at 1:48 pm

    Outstanding Dave!!!

    So glad to see the adventure begin, and you are relaxed right off! I can’t believe it is here already! behind ya all the way!

    best regards, and enjoy
    -skip

  6. Skip says

    November 30, 2007 at 8:48 am

    Outstanding Dave!!!

    So glad to see the adventure begin, and you are relaxed right off! I can’t believe it is here already! behind ya all the way!

    best regards, and enjoy
    -skip

  7. Stacy says

    November 30, 2007 at 3:06 pm

    I like the tips, Dave. It doesn’t take long to get back into the swing of things, does it?

  8. Stacy says

    November 30, 2007 at 10:06 am

    I like the tips, Dave. It doesn’t take long to get back into the swing of things, does it?

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