Day 330: Reflections

Their pilgrimages complete, thousands of 20 and 30 somethings rolled colorful suitcases through the train stations.  One hand on the bag, the other scrolling on a cellphone, their tired faces reflected little but the coming work week.  The holiday over, they were absorbed in resuming their routines.

Strolling along 34th St., we watched little children and their parents marvel at the animated displays in Macy's windows.  Faces lit up and smiling, the kids ran from one window to the next.  It was so  crowded that all of the pictures include reflections of buildings across the street and the sausage cart parked nearby.

We said our goodbyes in the subway station after seeing Life of Pi and having dinner at the Skylight Diner near 34th St.  Colin and I got seasick from the motion of the film and missed about an half hour in the middle of the film.  Everyone was moved by the story and the high quality animation effects.  The book is on my shelf, so I'll have to read it since I can't watch it.

Tomorrow we all return to our routine lives.  It was far less stressful for all of them that we traveled to NY instead of them trying to drive back and forth.  A busy week awaits us since we have four parent meetings for Quest coming up, as well as the middle school musical.