Made our way to Fifth Avenue. It's a street for the opulent, street for the many envious eyes. Upscale retailers flock to this area. Along the way, one passes the Rockefeller center and the St Paul's Cathedral.
Well, the highlight of the day had to be the United Nations Headquarters. Kofi's face, the millenium development goals, pictures of the impoverished and the neglected were plastered on the walls. We had a Swedish guide who escorted us to the halls of the Security Council and the General Assembly etc. He also explained the role of the UN as well as clarifed our queries. The feeling of being there was amazing as I often see the general assembly on the news, but never really expected to be there. Out of curiousity, I asked the guide about the job. Basic Qualification: A degree and being multi-lingual helps. If I'm wrong, they pay nineteen dollars an hour. Anyone interested? You can apply as an intern too.
We had japanese dinner at Greenwich. As it was close proximity to NYU, students crowd the streets. Pearlene went shopping after the meal, while Starbucks and coffee kept me company. Fortunately, I brought some papers to read. But this middle aged man seated beside my table started chatting to me. The dialogue began with how he started his e-commerce company and then to the politics of Singapore (see how long Pearlene can dwindle in the shops..=p). Singapore politics has always been a central topic whenever I meet students and people overseas. I have much to prate about this, but I'll leave that for another day as it's getting late.
Although exhausted, we went clubbing at Crobar. It was voted best club in the chaser. When we arrived, the queues were horrendously long. Apparently, a DJ called Armin van burren (whom I have no idea) was spinning. The queues were so long and at the rate we were at, we'll probably enter in two hours. Heh..did something cheeky. Went to befriend some gals right in front and voila, Pearlene and I got in way earlier! Partied till 4.30am....weary.
Top two pictures: Crobar
Bottom two: UN
2 comments:
Gosh, Crobar I must rem the place! :p and also the UN - wow!
Yeah...check out the comedy and jazz clubs as well. =p
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