Let's Go, Knicks!

We're gradually starting to integrate in New York: we know our way around the public transport system, we are getting the hang of when to tip and when not to, we're no longer too shy to ask for a doggy bag in a restaurant, and we've even gotten used to the cold!

So, what was missing? Going to a Knicks' game! Last week, we saw the New York Knicks play the Phoenix Suns in Madison Square Garden. And I have to say - it was fun! A basketball game is going very fast: as opposed to the occasional goal, if any, in a football match, we're talking about scoring points in the hundreds. The game starts - of course - with the national anthem and every American - of course - sings along. Then there are four quarters of 12 minutes - and the occasional time out. Every time out and break is filled with music, entertainment, dancing (by the Knicks City Dancers), games for the audience... you do not have time to get bored. Also the obligatory hot dog is a nice perk of going to a basketball match. The Knicks won 114 - 109, a very exciting game. Plus, we saw Shaquille O'Neal (Suns) play - so huge that he just needed a few paces to get to the other side of the field.

However, no season tickets for us... US sports games are very expensive (more than $1000 for not so great seats). We'll have to save up since we still need to see the New York Rangers (ice hockey), the New York Giants (American football) and the New York Yankees (baseball) play!