The Madison Avenue bus had a line a block long, sometimes longer, in the morning. Early on, I decided to walk the 14 blocks north rather than waiting. I’d go straight up Madison to avoid having to dodge the crowds near St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center. One morning, I was 10 blocks into my walk when I saw a tall man striding south with a long coat draped over his shoulder. He was tan, with great posture, a serene demeanor and a couple of men who were not quite as visually impressive walking at his side.

Source: New York Times July 18, 2021 06:56 UTC