A Walk in the Park

I am ashamed to say that although we have been to New York City half a dozen times I have never set foot in Central Park until today. I was worried that we may be mugged as I'd heard terrible stories about Central Park. Having now visited in the light of day and seeing how busy the place was  I don't know why we stayed away from this peaceful refuge in the noisy city.

We covered around half of the park by pedicab before we set off on foot

Didn't realise there was so much rock around in the park

The sun actually came out today and the mercury climbed above 50f.

The Manhattan Skyline

Spring has nearly arrived

The Mall

With our Serbian pedicab driver - his calves must have been hurting from the uphill sections

This guy was waiting patiently for someone

Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields

This energetic chap was diving amongst the leaves for munchies

Mother and son?

Central Park regatta

Thanks to a kind English tourist we have proof of our visit

Serenity

A raucous bunch of students and their disorganised teacher. I think they were trying to get set up to perform.  It seemed like they hadn't rehearsed at all. In all my years in schools I've never seen such an unruly mob.

The smallest toilet stall I have ever used  was in here.

Lots of options to take the weight off one's feet.

The skating season is still in full swing

The other option for a park tour

Budget lunch - a $2 hot dog