Day 4 of 4

In the home stretch. This was our final day. First off, it was a terrific group of senior citizens. Fun-loving and real troopers given our very crazy itinerary.

Where were the people from?

The Midwest — Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky.

So what did you cover on your final day?

We set out in the morning and did a tour of Upper Manhattan covering Lincoln Center, Harlem. Central Park, Fifth Avenue. Then we stopped at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for their reserved visit to this magnificent repository of 5,000 years of art history. The group explored on their own for a couple of hours.

I saw the new costume exhibit and, of course, the Christmas Tree with its Neapolitan Baroque figures.

Did you have time to do anything else?

Yes, after the museum we headed to the Christmas Market at Columbus Circle. Then a break at the hotel before dinner.

What restaurant did you go to on your final night?

Fraunces Tavern in Lower Manhattan was the perfect finale after our whirlwind four-day tour. The photos of George Washington added to the historic atmosphere. And the food was delicious.

After dinner we made a quick stop in Little Italy for some souvenir shopping and to see Mulberry Street in its Christmas glory.

Thanks to a wonderful group of people for making my job, not work but, fun!