I am amazed at the gift of great opportunities, interesting light and color, and what ultimately comes through the lense - regardless of my fumbled settings. Have you ever tried taking pics with thick gloves on while holding a hot vanilla latte? It is tricky stuff.
I am thinking that with a bit of a list on this trip, I could do even better. It would give me a focus, a plan of shutter-attack (sounds fierce).
If you were on your way to NYC, or any big city, what would you want to capture?