Second trip to New York

A few week a go, So-thy and I went to New York City for holiday. This is my second time that I going to NY, but it is the first time for Sothy. I invited her so that she can see more places in America. I told her not to worry too much about finances and safety, and that I will take care of her and we both will stay in Andy’s (my friend) house.

The photos of immigration to U.S photos history in Elli Island. Now York 2009

We arrived in NY at 12:15am. It was very late, I took Sothy to Andy’s house. We arrived at the house at 12:35am, Andy’s called and asked me to come out to join the party at his friends’ house, and he asked me to wait for Jacky (his roommate) to pick me up, and we all went to party together. After the party at Andy friends’ house, three of us ( Sothy, Andy and me ) walked back home, but on the way home we went for another drink at Andy’s favorite bar. After the drinks we went home, and then went to bed at 5am. It was very late for Sothy and me, but it was also fun…

Andy, me and Sothy! 2009

We both woke up at 11am, and then I woke Andy up to get ready to go out. We had brunch at a restaurant on Eighth Street, then went to have a coffee at Jimmy’s (Andy’s friend) shop. Sothy and I had hot chocolates, after the hot chocolates. After the hot chocolate, I had to go back to Andy’s home, because I forgot that I cannot drink orange juice or coffee. Since, I did drink it at the restaurant, my stomach was in trouble and I needed to run to the toilet, and stayed at home rest for one hour.

Andy and his friend! 2009

After I rested, the three of us went for walk and did some shopping. I bought a few things and Sothy bought a bag, but Andy got nothing, because it was a lady shop and he went out side the shop did his phone call. After that we went to Andy’s friend’s house to have a drink on a roof top and enjoy the New York City view.

Enjoying the view from the roof top in New York City. 2009

At 5:30pm we all went back home to changed, then went for dinner with my friend Christ and his family who came to NY to join the wedding party. We went to Giano Italian restaurant close to Andy’s house. The seven of us had dinner and we really enjoyed the food and conversation. I was very happy meeting Christ, his girl friend and his family, because it was been one and half years since I saw him in Cambodia.

Don't be afraid I'm not trying to kill myself, I just having fun!! 2009

After dinner we all went to have a drink at sports bar because Christ and his girl friend wanted to watch the Chicago baseball team play. When Sothy and the other people watched the baseball, Christ’s brother in law and I played pool. We played two games and I won both games. I was very good at pool when I was working in the bar in Cambodia, but I had not played for long time so, I though I couldn’t play well anymore. Well, I won those games twice. It was fun night that I had with my friend and Sothy, but I ended up very drunk. Everyone walked Sothy and me home then we said goodbye to everyone.

After said good-bye to everyone I went straight to bed with Sothy, because it was late. That night Sothy and I had a good sleep, as we both felt drunk. The next day was Sunday and we both had to go back to D.C. Before we went back to DC, I took Sothy to visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. I thought it was important for her to visit the big history of America as she was in New York, so when she goes back to Cambodia, she can show everyone that she been to the most wonderful places in America.

We took a lot of photos but it was not very nice day as it had been raining whole day, I got wet and dried up many times. However we were had a lot of fun walking around in the rain.

With Sothy on the roof top in New York 2009

Having a beer with Andy on the roof top in New York 2009

Three sweet people 2009

After we visited the Statue of Liberty, Sothy and I went to have brunch with Andy and his friends at China town… On the way to Chinatown, Sothy keep complaining about being hungry and saying “you don’t give me food” Sothy is very funny I made fun of her the whole time. We both made fun of each other. I had a really great time with Sothy.

Two pretty ladies!!