It's been almost 6 years since I was in New York. Last time I was here it was shortly after 9/11 and the mood of the city was totally different. The atmosphere was subdued, insular and people were in a hurry to get to their destination. Now people are more friendly and relaxed - there are more people on the streets. Helicopters once banned from the city, now fly at their non stop speed ferrying passengers for the ultimate birds eye view of New Yorks skyline. What has struck me the most, is that although the city has limited open spaces, the parks and squares they do have, are used to their maximum potential. I sat in one such park and watched people walk their dogs, play sports, feed their children, have a business meeting and
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