Thursday

It is Thursday, actually it is already Friday morning 12:30 am that I am writing this. We just got home from a very nice time on the town. We went to see a Broadway show after which we had dinner then a little walk around Times Square then home. Thus the early morning writing.

During the day we did a few chores then in the afternoon we drove into Manhattan. The show started at seven and because of the traffic we were five minutes late.

I drove into Manhattan a million times in my time but never ever saw such a traffic. Cars just didn't move . There was such a humanity on the streets that when the lights changed to green cars were just not able to cross.

Anyway, we eventually found a nice parking space and practically ran to the theater. The show was On the Town. This was a Leonard Bernstein musical that in my opinion was a little lukewarm. In 1949 it was a movie with Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly that I saw a few times.

The theater was far from full. There were many empty seats that doesn't say much about the play while many other plays go on before full houses. But still, we enjoyed it as much as it was possible.

After the show we went to Ellen's Stardust Diner for something to eat. This is a diner type restaurant where the waiters and waitresses sing from Broadway shows.

The place is always full and very entertaining. Been there several times but always enjoy it.

When we finished eating we took a little stroll through Times Square. This late at night the mass of humanity is staggering. Tourists, kids, locals, all kinds of people. It is very colorful and really interesting. Every store is open and one wouldn't think it is almost midnight.

After this we finally drove home and soon we will say good bye to a very nice and long day.