New York, New York, United States of America

Here is the continuation of my random thoughts on my way to New York. Got a little weird overnight in the Toronto airport.

2:15- There is music being pumped in all over the airport. I'm enjoying it.





2:26- needed a fresh air break from my inability to sleep on the uncomfortable benches. It's

warmer in TO now than it was all day in Edmonton.





2:44- Airports than have arm rests on their benches are inconsiderate of overnight travelers.





2:51- After all the crap music played in the airport tonight, there is is a beauty. Rebellion (Lies).



3:54- Hey, it's a marginal nap!! And now I try to clear security and customs again.



4:08- Boarding pass = progress



4:18- Lineups are a way of life in airports. Learn to love them.



4:21- Nothing better than a window seat when flying into one of the great cities of the world.



4:26- There is potential for a sensual pat-down this morning. Man are they going to be

disappointed that I haven't showered yet.



4:42- American customs is in the bag! Well not like that. Seriously, they are not corrupt. Where

are you taking me?



4:44- A nice big empty walkway. Still with music playing loudly before 5am.





5:00- It's 3am in Edmonton and I'm starting to crash. Body is revolting. Bags under the eyes.

Etc etc.





5:07- Despite all the craziness and sleep-deprivation that goes along with traveling, I think I

enjoy it so much because I actually get some time by myself. I get to think, without distraction. I

get to read. I get to write. Generally it puts my soul at ease. It also reminds me how amazing last

year was.



5:11- I am currently living on Handsome Furs cranked up to 11. It's my stay awake fuel.



5:51- ima gunna be in NY in less than two hours. Holy poop.



6:10- Airplane time!





6:11- I got another stamp in my passport today. Bonus.



6:22- Again, I'm relying on sleeping on an airplane to make it through a day. I know how this

ends.



7:10- yiewwww! Threw down another nap and I'm now up over and hour of sleep spread over 12

hours.



7:11- this lovely wing will be blocking my view of the city when I land.





7:54- Alright, now I'm excited.



8:08- Wikitravel was right. Laguardia is a dump.



8:20- Taxi ride number 2 of 'today'





8:25- I regret not peeing before leaving the airport. Road be bumpy.



8:27- I am fascinated with this place already. Photo



8:34- I remember the rough parts of America being pretty sketch. Not much changed.



8:35- Man none of the stores are even open yet. It can't possibly be this early.



8:36- My poor camera is doomed to a weekend of exhaustive work.



8:38- Slowly starting to put together why this neighborhood looks dodgy. Harlem. That explains

it.





8:44- I'm not certain if my aggressive pedestrian style is going to fit in here or get me killed.



8:46- Parking and double parking appear to be a bit of an issue here.



8:59- And I made it to the hotel! Bags are dropped off. Facilities were borrowed. Thanks for

following my rambles. Now the fun really begins.