I remember when I lived in London, England (in the summer of 1999—the only time I've lived outside of Canada)—I had no idea where to go to buy underwear!

It's the little things.

Anyway, though, it does sound like you're managing to get lots out of your year in Manhattan. Maybe the next place you go will be the place you settle down, build long-term friendships, watch D grow up ... but you'll always have these years to look back on and tell him stories about, when he's older.