Thursday (Day 6)

Once more to Washington Square, but this time we're on the hunt for breakfast. The Hyatt Concierge once again earned her keep by recommending a place called Mama's. Easily one of the most decorated venue I've ever eaten. I'm not talking about drapes and knickknacks. I'm talking about awards. Every surface of the tiny restaurant was covered in magazine articles and plaques declaring Mama's to be the best breakfast spot on the planet. It was tasty, but I still prefer Pergamino.

While we dined we had a full view of the Square. It was around 8:30 in the morning, and there was a group of older folks out doing Tai Chi. A man was leading the group of about 15 people, but they weren't alone. Scattered through out the park were individuals following along. They were standing alone in the strangest places so they could see the leader.

I was immediately reminded of The Life of Brian. Here was the crowd shouting 'We're all individuals!' while being desperate to follow a leader. To complete the picture, in the center of the park was a lady screaming "I'm not!" She was doing her own Crazy Lady Tai Chi. It was an incredibly unique dance that contained some imitation Tai Chi stances, but it was clearly an impulsive product of her imagination.