California Bound (Almost)

We are in our last day in New York, have had a marvelous trip, and are ready to return to California. While in New York we have seen four wonderful shows and have one more to see this afternoon. Having been to New York on more than one occasion, we have not felt any pressure to see the sights. Our pace has been relaxed by New York standards. One of my favorite recreations has been going to Times Square and watching people with camera and Starbucks in hand. The weather has been very nice here (sorry Gina and Ryan) with temps in the high 70's to low 80's with no humidity. Tomorrow when we leave the heat and humidity is supposed to come back for a return engagement.
It has been wonderful seeing family and friends in New York, but we are ready for home. New York is exciting, but crowded; and even with the new pedestrian friendly Times Square, the crowds heading to and from shows can be daunting. There are even crowds on 8th avenue, but not as much as on Broadway. Crossing the street is still an adventure and I am quite sure the cabbies speed up when they see a foolish pedestrian walking against the light. I am also pretty amazed that neither of the cabs we were in had accidents with the way traffic in midtown is. Lots of horns and lots of traffic, especially in the evening. Driving crosstown can take forever and the meter keeps running as you are stuck in traffic.
Most New Yorkers have left the city for the 4th so there should be mostly tourists this weekend. We will miss the fireworks but look forward to coming home to California. It has been a blast, but it is time for this trip to end.