Okay, I mean yes, that is somewhat of a 'DUH' statement but it really hit us once we were settled into Ronin's new apartment.1. NO AIR-CONDITIONING!! WHAT?! Seriously, like the hottest summer on record and no relief. I would sit on an air-conditioned subway car all day rather than sit in the sticky, hot apartment.2. Teeny, tiny spaces! Bathroom = small. Bedrooms = small. Living room = small. Kitchen = small. Elevator = small. I have to say, though, that I am way impressed with New Yorkers. They really know how to make their space work for them!3. "Hey I have an idea, let's just stick a shower head in the middle of the wall and call it a shower." Yes, it spews water... but really, can we call that a proper shower? Whew! You seriously had to choose a side to shower on because the water stream was perpendicular to the tub... not parallel with it...4. Hey Denver ladies, I know you love your high heels but unless you are a Real Housewife of NYC, you just can't wear heels in NYC... no matter how hard you try. Okay so some women might have callused feet of steel but for the most part you have to walk 5 blocks to get the train, down a ton of stairs, stand in the train for 20 minutes, up the stairs, walk 10 blocks to get to where you are going... no real exceptions. Thankfully, NYers have style and have found super cute, fashionable flats. :)And I could go on but basically, my bro and I had a blast hanging out for a week together and getting to know his neighborhood and neighborhood Pinkberry. It was a really amazing time together and I am so glad I got that special bonding time with Ronin before I left for my long adventure in Israel. As a big sister, I felt good knowing that he was safe in his apartment, knew where everything was, knows how to get places, and will really enjoy his time in the City... continuing to make me jealous that he has a NY, NY 100.. address before me. :)Next up - Dear G-d. Please let these suitcases be under 50 pounds.