








I didn't take many photos after my phone froze. I was quite bummed after that, as I wanted to upload this next photo the moment after I took it. This little shop is located just off of Rivington. For (e:paul) and (e:mike) der, who else? ;)

From the courtyard of the studio loft we stayed at. I still have the keys, hehe. This one is crappy, now that I look at it. I have more pics to post soon..

sup, playa? If you have read any of my journals before this, my grungy and very well broken in and super comfy hoody shows up- a lot. Well, I lived in my 'Unibomber hoody' (as it is affectionately known as) pretty much the whole weekedn, with numerous layers of clothing underneath. (e:pyrcedgrrl) teased me for wearing it since in small letters on the hood says, "NYC". She claims that wearing it to NY is like wearing a bandshirt to the concert. I just gave her the finger.

I couldn't read much on the way there as the ride was a bit bumpy and I would have vomited. I was able to read a little while on breaks/stops/delays. This is what I brought with me. I also took pictures of other stuff while bored. I will spare you the multiple pictures of myself and the pictures of the pile of travel pillows I managed to procure- well, before the Pillow Nazi took them from me.

From one train car to the other.

I bought Coach Class seating tickets. Apparently I was mistaken, as we instead got settled in Roach Class seating. Although Mr and Mrs Cockroach were willing to share their seats with us, we moved to another section as soon as we could. ick! The babies were frolicking on the window ledge. Mom and Dad were meandering in and out of the holes of the grate.
The train cars coming back were significantly nicer- no roaches in sight. I don't think I had ever seen one before until then.

I have never had a good experience on the Train in New York. Teh last time I went on it, it ended up taking 16 hours, they put us up overnight, there was no heat in the middle of winter and no electricty on train. To top it off I had my tortoise with me in a coooler and it shit itself.
God, the cockroaches were terrible!!! Thankfully we made it out alive. (well, me more than you b/c I was all cozy in my window seat next tio them.. *shudders*)
Still have to send a letter to Amtrak. Should have gotten the damn train car number. I forgot about that.
That train ride looks so fun. Cockroaches?! EWEWEWEWEWEWEW
You gotta see this video
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