arrived in NYC

Arrived with very few problems last night around 7pm. Immediately went out and got lost walking around in the wet cold. Kept looking up at the lighted buildings, and got thoroughly turned around. Loved it. The hotel was kind enough to give me a "room with a view" on the 11th floor. Two tiny (2-3 people) elevators that creep up 11 floors. A tiny room with an expansive view. Will post pics tomorrow. Right now I am off to my first class, "Fine Cooking I" after a "continental breakfast" in the hotel lobby.