New York

[joffa corfe]

Im going to New York later on in the year for probably three weeks, im pretty lucky as i have an Aunt who lives there so i wont be paying for any accomodation.
I know Nicks board has a strong international flavour with people who have visited the united states.
Unfortunately the glitzy ritzy New York web sites dont really give that much away with what New York is really like.

I will be travelling pretty much alone once in there which im also pretty excited about..At the moment im looking at getting a train or bus and rocking down to Memphis for a few days the number of day trips are endless although i might spend a few days down Memphis way.

Going down south with all the associated civil rights history is going to be a huge buzz..

So if anyone has any tips re New York regarding whatever will be greatly appreciated
cheers

[member34258]

You may want to check this out Joffa.
http://nyfooty.com/

The jumper is awesome.

[joffa corfe]

[~Madness~]

Ohhh you lucky bastard. NY is one place I plan to visit before I die. Along with Vegas. Actually had a trip organised to Vegus for this August, but fell through. Im off to bali for the 6th time in may instead.

The very first person I met on the internet from the US is from NY state, and I have kept in contact with him since, 9 years ago. He is an Ice Hockey player and I have two of his jersey's that he sent me. Which, mind you, are worth a nice $600 USD. I have sent him magpie jumpers and caps too. I usually send him my members cap each year, though last few I haven't, but sent T's.

Anyway back to NY, my bro was over there for work a while ago, he loved it. I hope you enjoy the trip. Looks like you, morrigu and myself will be out of aus at some stage this year.

I think DT would look super in the gold. lol

[joffa corfe]

Yeah thanks

It was actually a new years resolution to see the world... next year im planning a trip to London..i will coincide it with a trip in there footy season to see newcastle united play.

I actually want to see non tourists attractions to get a feel on how real people live..i will probably visit most suburbs in New York and do the touristy thing of NY landmarks then head off on bus and or train trips so i can see the place.

[punkologist]

[joffa corfe]

It would indeed be a pisser if on the other side of the world we bumped into each other at St James Park

[Morrigu]

[joffa corfe]

Well you have a bonza trip when you go, a mate was telling me the other day Romania is one lovely place.
Aunt has promised to take me to the David Letterman show im pretty excited about that

[~Madness~]

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reminding me of a song....

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- Annie Get Your Gun

[eddiesmith]

New York is awesome, probably one of the best places I have been too, although dont know what it will look like now, havent been back there since early 2001, used to visit it almost yearly before that, problem was last time I went to the States I was limited in time so gave it a miss

My favourite place is definately England, i just love how small it is and how easy it is to travel all over the country although I only usually spend the whole time watching and playing cricket in different places, in Australia you cant watch each State team play the same round but in England it was fun to see 4 different games over 4 days of a county game

Main thing I found with New York was it took some time to get used to how big the place is and how many people, couldnt go anywhere that wasnt crowded

You should have a great time Joffa and will definately experience some very different living conditions

[London Dave]

Lived in NY for a couple of years before coming here...you won't be short of things to do there. If the weather's good, walking tours are pretty good value. Visit cnr of Bedford and Commerce near 7th, or 171 Sullivan Street in the Village to view NY's greatest attractions, the abodes of LD when he was NYD! DC and Philly are worth day trips too. Havent been back to NY for a couple of years now, and it's almost 12 since I left, but I'll try to have a think about places worth checking out.

As for Memphis, I'd suggest a visit to the Peabody Hotel in Union Avenue at 11am. Civil Rights Museum was v good, and a visit to Porky's Ribs restaurant for a, pardon the pun, pig out, is a must. Beale Street is a bit touristed but you'll find plenty of decent blues bars around, it that's your thing. Graceland was less tacky than I thought it would be. Just cruising through the Delta is great fun.

[Proud Pies]

wish i could afford to go overseas........even just to Tassie.

[Piethagoras' Theorem]

There's always the Queenscliff - Sorrento ferry lol, should cost you less than 50 bucks

[eddiesmith]