Ahh, it's good to be back in the hometown... that burnt smell of roasted peanuts coming from the street vendors, the distinct sound of the rumbling subway, that feeling of almost getting plowed over by a yellow cab. It's definitely nice to be back. 
We're showing our niece around the Big Apple for her Spring break, though the 30-degree chill of the weather makes it feel more like Winter break than Spring. It's her first time here, and I think she's pretty wowed by the craziness of the big, big city--the hustle and bustle, the bright lights, the tall buildings, and the plethora of shopping. Witnessing her reaction at Times Square for the first time is priceless. It's refreshing to see such wide-eyed innocence coming from a teenager... though I'm trying to steer her clear away from that Naked Cowboy character. 
Peculiarly (or maybe I just never paid much attention before), there are a whole lotta other characters lurking around Times Square. Spiderman, Spongebob, Dora, Mickey and Minnie Mouse... you'd think we're on Hollywood Blvd or something. Sheesh. So far, I've counted 4 Elmo's and 3 Cookie Monsters -- 2 of which look kinda raggedy and another who probably ate one too many cookies. But kids are all over them... which kinda gets me to thinking: what if there's some creepy guy under there? Hmmph. Food for thought. But hey, throw on a fuzzy costume and parents will pay to fling their kids at you. It's ok though, this is probably the only place where you can tell Mickey and Minnie to go blow it and it's all perfectly normal. Good thing the niece isn't a five-year-old anymore. Earmuffs, earmuffs.Today's Snackies:
Sapporo. Theater District. This joint serves up your typical Japanese ramen fare, complete with Japanese speaking waitresses and Mexicans in the back making your bowl of noodles. It's as good as any place back home, but the butter corn miso ramen hits the spot after a long day of walking. 
Noodle Village. Chinatown. I really like this place. While all the gwai lo's are lining up for the underground hole-in-the-wall next door, I'm inhaling some pretty grubbin' ngow nam wun tun lo cho mein [beef stew won ton with thick noodles] here. The milk tea is the best I've had since leaving HK... and I do love me my milk tea. Chinese comfort food. Yum.
- The wifey and the niece manage to blow up a light bulb in the hotel room, kill the niece's ipod, and successfully clog up the toilet... all in one night. Geez, can't take these guys anywhere.
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