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As I sang this song in my head, as my wished holidays in the countryside had just fallen by the wayside, as my best computer friend guided me, I decided to fly to the city that never sleeps: New York.

The twin towers are no longer, the surroundings are as devastated. A tour of the surroundings by boat and the big apple shows she’s worth it, its height, its magnificence, its depth. As for the tall lady and her flame stretched high, she is impressive. So close and yet unreachable, she fascinates me. How many ordinary people have gone there to earn freedom?

In the Manhattan’s cafes, the vibe is frantic. Women, often without their husbands, willingly exchange a few words on the most beautiful city in their world: Paris. My daughter, always by my side, seduces our one day friends like the blink of an eye.

Fao Schwarz, does it ring the bell? Ask a 7-year-old girl and she will tell you that she loved hanging out there for ages among extraordinary toys that made …

Central Park? Oh yes, the ice rink is open in winter and the carriages move around freely. A romantic stroll for a mother and her daughter, the heavy blanket on their knees. A girl’s dream coming true, as far as I’m concerned. The squirrels are waiting for us and hope for a little something to nibble, just enough to fill their tiny empty stomach in February ruled by the blizzard. It was also at this time that the Jungle Book II is in the cinemas. We were just the two of us in the dark of the theatre. Looking good, you have it … or not!

A few days in New York wouldn’t be awesome without visiting the Empire State Building and tasting the famous hot dogs at the corner of each street. I haven’t eaten such tasty ones ever since. And how about the museums? Okay, let’s go.

What a pleasure, what a chance. Looking back years later, I think it was my favorite trip. I felt good, safe, welcomed. I’d love to go back but it won’t ever be like the first time, it won’t ever be …

One day I will go to New York …