miscellaneous

this is my last morning in new york city.  soon it will be time to catch the bus at central park west to make my way to laguardia for the return flight to chicago.  new york city is a very whimsical city.  everywhere one looks there's something to marvel at and, more often than not, be very surprised by.  going "somewhere" in the city really isn't necessary to having a great time because just being in the city is entertaining.  new york city is, contrary to popular belief, a very friendly place.  from the moment i stepped off the plane to this moment commenting on my time here, residents have been so pleasant, kind and helpful.  as a whole, i'm thinking, they have a lot of patience to put up with the constant stream of hapless tourists (who speak all languages!) that inhabit their city continually.  you haven't witnessed a hapless tourist until you have witnessed one in new york city.  fortunately, i have come to the city often enough over the years to be now be a visitor as opposed to a tourist.  it's a badge of honor to have made the transition.  i am looking forward to being a visitor again as soon as possible.