In this account, Neil Anworth, originally from the west coast of Ireland, shares his experiences as a pedicab driver and Central Park tour guide in New York City. On his first tour, he took two French tourists around Central Park, got lost in Harlem, and humorously mistook a dog for Lassie. Neil enjoys the job, despite the challenges of hustling for customers, hearing countless rejections, and occasionally offering discounted rides. He loves meeting new people, sharing stories about movies filmed in the park, and showing famous landmarks like Bethesda Fountain and buildings featured in popular shows. Although the job can be financially unpredictable, especially when no rides come for hours, Neil finds fulfillment in the unique experiences and looks forward to telling his grandchildren about his time cycling around Manhattan.
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