It’s Culture Trasition Tip Tuesday once again!

Here is Tip #9

In case you didn’t see the ads in the US – starting in January, you’ll be able to offer your volunteer services in exchange for a free day at Walt Disney!

Click here for the details – don’t miss your chance to volunteer, meet new friends, and get a free day at Disney!!

I’ve mentioned before that I am a Big Apple Greeter. It’s one of the most wonderful volunteer experiences I’ve ever done, and I highly recommend it! As I mentioned in the prior post, there is actually a worldwide network of Greeters, so it may be available to you outside the US.

This past weekend, I accompanied 4 wonderful Australians, from the Gold Coast, around Manhattan, to experience what I feel is the magic of New York – how you can float through the city and experience the change in neighborhoods, and just how many different ones there are. Having been here a while, I find it inspiring when I discover something unexpected to add to the dimension of the city. As we strolled around neighborhoods I know very well, we found tiny little street fairs – some of them had hand-made crafts, others more commercial goods. It added to the day. And, my new friends, knowing how much I like cows, actually tried very hard to find me a cover for my iPhone with cows on it! Though we couldn’t find one, they did manage to come across a black and white case, and suggested I paint a cow on it – great ingenuity!

The other highlight of the day is that one of the Australians looks just like Z.Z. Top! So, I spent the day with a celebrity….sort of. When I dropped them off at our destination – a water taxi around the city – one of the boat attendants asked if it was Z.Z. Top and I said, “Yes, it is! But his voice is a bit horse, so he won’t be singing today. But, take good care of him!”

We all hugged goodbye – bonded by a day of fun experiences – and I felt like I was saying goodbye to some excellent new friends that I would be overjoyed to see again.

On my journey home, I then “happened” upon a concert in the middle of a small park.  It was apparently the last free one of the year in that location, and I felt so lucky to have been in the right place at the right time.

Can’t wait for the next volunteer opportunity!