July 21 New York NY

Took the Uptown tour bus from across the street, transferred to the Downtown bus and went to the Empire State building.

Took pictures for a Hungarian Family who were on the observation deck. When we were ready to come down on the elevator Rita started talking to a Finnish family from Oulu Finland. The Empire state building is like the Tower of Babel, you  hear all kinds of languages.

Got back on the bus to stop off at Grand Central Station.

Then we walked to the Chrysler building to look at the lobby. Not as nice as the Empire State Buildings, but the entrance is more impressive.

Found a restaurant close to the bus stop and decided to have something to eat.

When we reboarded the bus, we were told that it doesn't run to Central Park and the Uptown bus has stopped running at 5PM.

Took the bus to Rockefeller Center, and walked back to the hotel.

Walked along 5th Ave. dragging Rita by all the shops. The best shopping in the world they say, between 39th and 60th Street. I had to walk with Rita from 42nd to 59th where our hotel was. Hearing her sigh as we walked by Versace, Gucci, Louis Vuitton etc. All the most expensive, and ridiculous stores in my eyes, that carry  the quintessential, and according to Rita, essential selections of women's clothing that she absolutely requires.

Walked by my buddy's apartment on 5th Street and 56th Ave. Rita was so tired with window shopping that we didn't cross the street to see the lobby and the elevator Donald rode down to announce his candidacy. It has become a tourist attraction. Those Americans sure know how to market unimportant attractions.

Went to bed immediately. We have to wake up at 1:30AM tomorrow to catch our flight.