I got into New York from Boston a few hours earlier than I had expected. Ali was kind enough to let me in early, so I could explore Brooklyn without all my luggage. The neighborhood was SO cute with all the small shops and I felt very safe the whole trip. In the mornings, we would walk to the Bagel Shop which had amazing French Toast Bagels with blueberry cream cheese! Getting to Manhattan was also a breeze. I bought an unlimited pass for the week, and Ali's house was perfectly located by the rail system. I spent most mornings relaxing in small cafes and could venture into the "Big City"at night.