New York City Adventures: Antonio and Jason's Experience

Daily Life and Celebrity Encounters

How many kilometers did Jason walk each day?
After looking at his map, he realized that he had walked four or five kilometers each day.

What did Jason advise Antonio to do regarding celebrities?
Jason advised him not to go crazy and not to ask for their autographs. He told Antonio to notice them but not bother them if he wanted to act like a true New Yorker.

Why do famous people like living in New York?
They like living there because they can maintain a little anonymity.

Cultural Visits: Chinatown and Little Italy

Who was Lin?
Lin was Peter’s uncle. He owned a shop in one of the food markets in Chinatown.

Who did Antonio go to Chinatown with?
Antonio went to Chinatown with Peter, the ballet dancer.

Why did the food markets catch Antonio's attention?
The markets caught Antonio's attention because they sold all kinds of Chinese sauces and spices, as well as food and vegetables that looked very good.

How many Chinese people live in that area?
There are between 90,000 and 100,000 people living in that area.

Where does the San Gennaro festival take place?
It takes place in Little Italy, specifically on the streets near Mulberry Street.

Sports and Entertainment in the City

Who gave Jason the tickets to watch the basketball game?
José Luis, the sports journalist from Seville, gave Jason the free tickets.

Which famous person did they see at the game?
They saw Woody Allen, who is a famous film director.

Why did Jason tell Antonio that he failed to act casual?
He said this because Antonio ignored his advice about acting casual and walked up to Woody Allen to ask for an autograph.

How did they thank José Luis for the tickets?
They met him after the game and invited him to dinner at a sports bar.

Holiday Season and New Year's Eve

What did Antonio say after the dinner?
He said, "I’ll never go hungry again."

When is Antonio going back to Spain?
He is going back on January 2nd.

Why didn’t Antonio see Elaine during the holidays?
Because she went to Chicago to spend the holidays with her family.

Where did Antonio and Jason go ice-skating?
They went to the outdoor ice rink at the Rockefeller Center.

How high is the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center?
It is more than 20 meters high.

What did Antonio wear for the New Year's Eve dinner?
He wore a suit that Jason lent to him.

What did Antonio do on New Year's Eve?
He went to a hotel restaurant with a view of Times Square for dinner, watched Elise perform, and then went dancing.

What takes place in Times Square at midnight?
A huge celebration where thousands of people gather to watch the "ball drop" at midnight.

A Return to Broadway

How many months had passed since Antonio's first visit?
Six months had passed.

What show did Antonio see on Broadway?
He saw a Broadway musical, which was the one Jason was performing in.

Which role did Jason play in the musical?
Jason was one of the stars, or main actors, of the musical.