Upstate in autumn

We got out of the city for a few days with Tom's parents to enjoy the rain upstate. But even on dreary days, October is eye popping.

All of the sunny warm weather came after we were back in the city. Tuesday, Chinatown was like a homely girl captured in flattering light. The air was clear, the sun was bright, the vendors were giddy. Even the traffic cop was smiling.