The view before me is green. Lush,thick and wet with Lagos rain. The grey skies, light with mist hold beauty in the clouds. I see it all from the departure lounge. I am staring through glass while listening to Alicia Keys sing about New York in ‘Empire State of Mind’.
I sing along and dream of the concrete jungle, hotdogs, blueberry muffins and steaming cups of cappuccino. Central Park, Lady Liberty, Times Square and lots of inspiration. Plus meeting up with some of my favourite people, like norma of platanos, mangoes and me.
But first there is a week in Colorado and Utah and then the bright lights will appear.
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Counting the days my dear to pick you up at airport…
Enjoy! Lucky Norma and lucky you, getting to meet up! 🙂
Celia, I am really looking forward to it, after knowing ‘norma’ virtually for ages! Thanks.
What, no time for Boston on this trip? Boo-Hoo. Safe travels, Ozoz!
Steve dear…..these old bones are creaking. I originally planned to do Boston but it would have been a stretch. My younger sister who used to live in Boston had began to give me a must-see list even but….it wasn’t to be. Soon though, I do have to meet Muppet and eat your wonderful food so……
You’ve been working so hard, enjoy a much needed vacation! Very much looking forward to hearing about your travels.
Have a wonderful trip. Can’t wait to read about it. Sounds like you are ready for a break.
SO excited for you, Ozoz!! 🙂 I’ve never been to New York so I will excitedly look forward to your pictures and stories. 🙂
Thanks sweetie, I’ll share as much as I can. Lots of love
Oooh, lucky you! Have a fabulous time and looking forward to hearing all about it on your return.
Thanks Shaz, hope your new home is treating you well. Lots of love
You will never get enough of NYC-It is one of the most amazing cities in the world. If you get the opportunity to feel its soul, it will be life changing experience. NYC to me is like standing in the middle of the world.
Empire State of Mind was one my favorite songs- Alicia Keyes and JayZ, they have NYC soul.
Always,
Velva
btw, Colorado and Utah that s pretty nice too.
Velva, I’m kind of falling over with excitement. Feel it’s soul? Pray tell me how….lots of love.
Where will you be in Colorado and what will you be doing??
Hi Kelsey, I’ll be working and looking at the Bookcliffs mountains. I am a geologist and they are a great analogue to rocks I work on back home in Nigeria.
You’ll have a great time with Norma! Enjoy the USA!
Thanks Joan