Hello again, Readers! This time from NYC!
We’re excited, anxious, nervous, and (honestly) overwhelmed to be here! It’s almost surreal to finally feel the city and settle into this small church in a bustling, Hispanic neighborhood in Brooklyn. As we approached the city, mouths were agape as we took in the incredibly beautiful skyline. Buildings stood tall and lights shone brightly as we pulled into the city, ready to take on whatever came our way (especially traffic). Our courageous leaders navigated through the city, and we finally arrived at Sunset Park Community Church.
The sights, sounds, smells, and overall culture of the city are extremely different from what we know, but we’re adapting quickly. We’re learning the streets around the church, a million and one safety tips, and traffic laws in the city. (Did you know that honking your horn in traffic can result in a $350 fine?! Certainly not as depicted in the movies!)
Our biggest challenge so far was finding parking, but we quickly found a relatively simple solution for that at another church close by thanks to our New York City expert, Rick. We’ve eaten the most delicious food (Mexican-Chinese, New York style pizza, and Burger King) and seen some interesting stores and shops. We’ve encountered (from a distance mostly) the famous Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, and experienced the wonderful world of expensive tolls.
| Katie G and Katie G devour a super delicious milkshake! |
| Kayla and Wendy enjoy pizza! |
I know it seems like our trip is basically complete, but, indeed, it has hardly begun. When asked what they are most excited about, students said things like seeing more of the city, serving a new population, and riding on the subway for the first time. Tomorrow we’ll certainly be doing some of that as we head out by train to see some typical New York City sights, like Ground Zero and Staten Island.
Stay tuned for our exciting adventures!
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