It's all happening in Central Park...

We caught a 5:30am car to the JFK airport Friday morning.

It was pounding down with rain...and I was immensely grateful 

for the glorious weather during our brief stay in NYC.

In between the appointments and paperwork we managed to

take in a few sights. It is easy to do in NYC, 

all you have to do is pop outside.

We hopped on a horse and carriage ride in Central Park
and took the 25 minute tour...to the tune of $50.00 plus tip.

The prices were a bit steep and variable but I liked

the Irish brogue of our driver.... and it was the perfect day for it.

Miss Claire and I snapped away.. she caught a driver passing by..

and I caught Lady Liberty...standing proud and looking hip

There were no shortage of carriages in central park...

or pigeons for that matter.

Did you know that Central Park was the first landscaped public park in the United States?

In 1853, more than 700 acres were acquired to create Central Park, at the request of wealthy

landowners and merchants who wanted to create a public park in similar fashion

 to those in London and Paris. If you would like to read more on the history of Central Park, read here.

'People watching' in Central Park is one of the my favourite activities.

Snapping pics with my 200mm zoom lens is even better.

My eyes were on this woman's coat...seemed like a pretty nice

walking ensemble to me.

You don't have to travel far to hear great music.
It is there for the public to enjoy, even on a winter's day.

You can find it in the form of formal concerts...

or along a path..

If you prefer to leave the camera at home, 

their are plenty of photos to choose from in the park.

Really, all you need to do is walk.

Of all my photos, I enjoy the following the best, they are what a park is all about to me.

It is for those of us who enjoy losing ourselves in thought,
expressing ourselves at will.

It's magic, when people pass by and smile..

My thoughts wandered to this bicycle in shadow.
If you follow me at Pinterest, you will know that I have a passion for bicycles.

Love in Central Park...is there any better place?

Mr. H and I spent many a day, walking thru Central Park

when we were dating.

 with an angel to watch over us..

 Angel of the Waters Fountain at Bethesda Terrace, there is a wonderful story about this statue here

Speaking of thoughts...a penny for yours?

                          

There is so much to do and see in Central Park..what I have shown here

doesn't even begin to convey it all. If you plan to travel to NYC

and would like to explore Central Park, I suggest you start here.

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images via Miss Claire and myself and where noted