I arrived in New York without any issues and headed to Long Island to sleep. The next morning, I had grand plans to conquer New York) I had to make up for everything I hadn't managed to do all summer in New York in just one day) I woke up at 7 AM and set off.

First stop: Times Square. Even though I'd walked past it many times, how could I leave America without a photo at Times Square?)) Plus, I needed to say goodbye to this famous spot... I also popped into Quiksilver and bought a New York t-shirt) I'm so stoked, no one else will have one like it, it's not like those basic "I NY" prints))

Then I went for a walk in Central Park. I hadn't visited this legendary place all this time. That wouldn't do) But on the way, I ducked into a shop, bought some clothes, and then some jewelry too)) It's some kind of madness, it's only the beginning of the day and I'm already running around with bags))

After walking around Central Park, I went to Chinatown, since I'd never been to that neighborhood, and you can buy cheap souvenirs there) I went in and completed my plan) but Chinatown amazed me, strangely enough, with the number of Chinese people)) I didn't even think there would be THAT many))) well, I expected some, but not 98% of the people on the streets) I literally met only 2-3 non-Chinese people))

Next point: Statue of Liberty) I went, bought a ticket, took the boat to it, admired it, and listened to the audio tour. I really wanted to go to Ellis Island too, but I was afraid I wouldn't have enough time. The thing is, I still had plans to visit Brighton Beach and make it to the Empire State Building before sunset. Because I really want to see the city in daylight, and then in lights) But if I go to Ellis Island, I might not make it before sunset...

While sailing from the statue towards Manhattan, I realized how tired I was and how I didn't want to go anywhere... It all reminded me of the days when I worked as a courier a couple of years ago, having to visit a bunch of places by a certain time... only there the load got lighter by the end of the day, but for me, it was the opposite) But then it dawned on me - oh my god, today is my last day in America! Stop whining, it's time to get everything out of this day!!)

I got to Brighton, walked around, admired the Russian signs, and listened to the Russian people around me)) It's so great when you see a piece of home in another country))) Sigh, soon Russian-speaking people around won't cause so many emotions, just in a couple of days...

I headed back from Brighton, and by the time I arrived, it was starting to get dark. I climbed up the Empire State Building and was speechless... It's insane! The whole city is in the palm of my hand, I can't even believe I'm at such a height! I wanted to take photos, photos, shoot videos, and take more photos! I also wanted to just look down at everything happening below for a long time... the only thing spoiling the picture was the huge number of people who were also pushing to see it all..

I came down after this unimaginable sight, went for some mini-shopping, and headed back to Long Island. Tomorrow I have a flight to Moscow. And so my summer in the States has ended. I can't believe that in just a little while I'll be in Russia.