It's more than that. I am genuinely HAPPY to see tourists here now, because right after 9/11 I didn't think anyone would ever come here again that didn't have to. It's like a vote of confidence when they travel here now. I want to give them all hugs. And that is NOT normal. :D
LOL... I don't know about normal, but you're right, that is not typical. I remember when we used to complain that there were way too many tourists, and that we couldn't get passed them on the streets because they were all looking up, instead of looking where they're going.
Now instead, we're actually appreciating they're spirit.