An employee whose native language was actually English explained we had two options . We could hang around until 1:41 and catch a direct train to Newark for the low , low price of 10 dollars , or we could walk seven blocks through midtown New York early in the morning . The choice was pretty clear . So , after our twenty minute walk , my heart verging on the point of cardiac arrest during every minute of it , we get to the right subway station .

Question: What was the first thing the narrator did after they reach their subway station ?
Answer: Pay the $ 10 for the direct train .Have a seat to catch their breath while they wait on their train .Have one more walk through Midtown New York to take in the sights .Have a New York moment dancing to the music of a busker .