ode to central park

the world's most famous park is in our backyard.
let me tell you there is a reason people chat it up about this park.
miles and miles of trails- for running, rollerblading (i heart rollerblading), biking, horse buggy riding, you name it they got it.
these are our most frequented spots

with a greeting like this you know you're in for a treat

sheep meadow

(which naturally holds a special place in this sheep herder daughters heart)

mares likes frolicking here best

 the mall- 

where fine arts meet the outdoors

performers galore= musicians, dancers, painters, and my fave- bubble makers.

when mares goes to her favorite central park playground this is how she spends her time. 

deep in study

 wollman rink

-where the lovely serendipity was filmed-

when i think ice rinks in new york this is the one i think of

during the summer it houses a mini carnival area

 bethesda fountain

from this fountain you get a lovely view of the lake 

-my favorite body of water at central park-

also- - teeny/big turtles swim within capturing distance here. 

mares may have been a bit indecent at a park on the east side of central park..... 

strawberry fields

an area of the park dedicated as a tribute to john lennon

 entrance at 72nd and central park west- location of the dakota apts where john lennon was murdered 

imagine memorial

these are some of our most frequented/most admired places at central park. 

it's a magical park; if i may be so sappy. 

there is a very good reason why we've spent more time here then any other place besides our apartment.