Polaroid of the Week: Snowy New York City Transformed into a Winter Wonderland
After returning from Israel, I had just a few days in Germany to pack my essentials and bid farewell to friends and family before flying back to New York.
Upon arrival, I realized how fortunate I was—flying a day later would have been impossible due to a massive blizzard that canceled over 1,700 flights across all three airports. As a first-time witness to such an intense snowstorm (Germany gets snow, but nothing like this), I was mesmerized watching 10 inches (30 cm) blanket the city in hours. From a cozy coffee shop where I worked, New York turned into a serene winter wonderland. Despite forgetting my winter jacket (opting for a lighter vest), the magic drew me out for snowy walks. Manhattan's unusual silence was unforgettable.
The next day brought bright blue skies and sunshine, making the storm feel like a dream. Though not my favorite conditions for running, I laced up and jogged along the East River, savoring perfect winter views of Manhattan—my first NYC winter run.
This marks my last taste of New York winter; I'm heading south to escape the cold and won't return until spring. Next week's Polaroid comes from Ecuador, my first new country of 2017.
