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Our first night in New York was quieter than expected. No traffic noise, no loud sirens.

The morning started with a good coffee and a very tasty cream cheese bagel around the corner.

First item on the agenda:

Staten Island Ferry

Definitely worth it! The ferry is free and offers a beautiful view of the Statue of Liberty and the skyline of New York. Right next door is Battery Park, which is also worth a visit. A little insider tip is the homemade lemonade at the stalls.

A quick hello and touch of the "Wall Street Bull" was on the agenda afterwards. They say it brings good luck.

With the New York Explorer Pass, we can visit 3 attractions of our choice for free. Today we went to the 9/11 Memorial. Very impressive and moving, but you need a lot of time.

We then went to Chinatown and Little Italy, SoHo and NoHo.

Our conclusion after today:

New Yorkers are friendlier and funnier than they are said to be.