The lunchtime tourist

It was a gorgeous day today in downtown Pittsburgh. Even though my teammates invited me to eat with them in the amazing PNC 15th floor cafeteria, I turned them down. I just wanted to walk outside.

And so, I did.

I can’t remember the last time I just walked around downtown Pittsburgh. So much is going on at lunch time. So many people were out – it was wonderful.

After a brief stop at the bank (friendliest service EVER – way to go PNC), I started off. I looked at everything. I examined everyone. I gazed at the cerulean blue sky. It led to many questions:

 

1. Why do so, so, so many people smoke?
2. Why would a man wear a terrific grey pinstripe suit with coordinating shirt and tie then positively ruin it with tan alligator shoes?
3. How come I saw only one hot dog street vendor?
4. Why is a policeman needed outside the 7-11?
5. Just how many drug stores are needed downtown anyway?
6. There is a Prantl’s bakery in Market Square? Burnt almond torte here I come!
7. When do the outdoor tables come out in PPG Place and Steel Plaza?
8. What kind of daredevil becomes a bike messenger?
9. Do you think without cell phones attached to their ears people would be friendlier?
10. How do women walk in those heels while I am still clumsy in shoes that are barely above flats?

The weather forecast is for sunnier, warmer days the rest of the week. Can’t wait for lunchtime!