Times Square at New Years - Kent Ninomiya

Kent Ninomiya - Just once in your life you should be in New York's Times Square at New Years. Just once. It's an experience to remember but unless you are a native or glutton for inconvenience you probably wont want to make it an annual tradition. First of all it's usually cold. Sometimes it's very cold and raining or snowing. You need to be there early to stake out a spot so you are stuck out in the elements the whole time. There are a lot of people. How many? When you are awash in a sea of humanity you will swear that all of them are there. Food and bathrooms are available but expect to wait and be disappointed with the quality. Did I mention that there were a lot of people? Most of your time in Times Square you wont be able to move, and you will experience the world famous New Yorker charm as you brush up against the locals. Good luck getting home afterward. It takes hours to empty out the square. Of course you could book a hotel room in Times Square. That is if you remembered to book more than a year in advance and are willing to be gouged. Despite all this, Times Square has no equal when it comes to New Years. Dave Clark made sure everyone is watching that ball drop and you should see it for yourself at least once. I recommend just once. Kent Ninomiya