New Delhi to New York City!
I had been in the US for about a month or more before I landed in New York City (NYC) and my first impression of the place was a feeling of belongingness as a warm homely vibe greeted me. Buzzing with people, cars, buses, shops, this city hardly ever sleeps. For the first time in a month, I felt like I was home.
NYC was not very different from New Delhi, in my opinion. A multicultural environment - people come from all across the country and world in search of work and better opportunities. In fact, there were a lot more Indians there than one would expect. Roads are always jammed and the honking echoes everywhere. The pace of life is fast and there is a familiar city-smell lingering in the air, but that might just be the pollution!
People in NYC are a lot warmer than people in Delhi though. In the midst of all the madness, you might catch someone’s eye and share a smile. While crossing the busy road, the person next to you may crack a joke or two. Lady Liberty’s charm can be felt all over Manhattan!
NYC was not very different from New Delhi, in my opinion. A multicultural environment - people come from all across the country and world in search of work and better opportunities. In fact, there were a lot more Indians there than one would expect. Roads are always jammed and the honking echoes everywhere. The pace of life is fast and there is a familiar city-smell lingering in the air, but that might just be the pollution!
People in NYC are a lot warmer than people in Delhi though. In the midst of all the madness, you might catch someone’s eye and share a smile. While crossing the busy road, the person next to you may crack a joke or two. Lady Liberty’s charm can be felt all over Manhattan!
Even after coming back to New Delhi, a part of me still remains in New York City – mostly because it was home away from home for me and continues to remain so!
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