I think this is an amazing photo. The way you depicted the surreal emotions of being in a "first day in a new place" is brilliant. It almost seems like it should have been in the "bad" challenge, tho... but I guess that's just because I find that experience so overwhelming in a not-so-good way. But I'm giving this an 8 because I think it is so very artful!
Nice capture effect. The motion blur is well done. For me, the sense of dis-equalibrium caused by the motion is contrary to this being a "good" moment in a new place. Still a strong photo - 8