And I may have to PAINT this...just saying!
But before we start our trek I want to mention Bagels.
It sounds cliché but the finest bagel I ever encountered was sold just outside this park one summer morning. A bagel as big as your hand when it is open...and it still spread over the sides. No plastic single serve container of cream cheese either. The bagel guy dug what appeared to be an ice-cream scoop into a bucket of cream cheese and clicked the lever over. Suddenly my huge bagel was wearing a dome of cream cheese...it was to be The Bagel that all bagels would henceforth be judged by...and found sadly lacking.
The exception would be Shapiros in Indianapolis on Meridian Street. I am not sure if they are even in business any more...but if you find yourself in Downtown Indy (and they still exist) stop in and have a bagel.
You'll thank me.
Anyway, that NY Bagel is one of my most vivid memories of Central Park.
A gastronomic delight!
The snow is falling here today...and I am enjoying a much lesser bagel (Lender's), but with approximately the same generous scoop of cream cheese...perfect to set the mood for
Christmas in Central Park- Virtually
A wonderful way to take in the sights through the snow-filled park in the heart of The City is to hire a "Hack"
Whether enclosed or open with heavy lap robes, you can see the entire park from the comfort of your carriage. Multiple services offer 30-45-and 90 minute rides...and for an additional fee (reservations) you can add roses, chocolates, champagne, or even STOP TIME for that unforgettable wedding proposal.
Central Park in the Snow!
https://youtu.be/JZ19QRVLcck
Also available are
Photography walking tours:
Central Park is home to the Wollman Ice-Skating Rink and the Lasker Rink
Skating Rink
https://youtu.be/TEBUU5JZPBc
Cross-Country...Snowshoes and
Sledding
https://youtu.be/QFbOaPXvr9k
And The Central Park Zoo at Christmas
Who enjoys NYC snow more than the Snow Leopards!
The Zoo Entrance Clock
plays Christmas Music throughout December
https://youtu.be/8gPML7lif8Y
Snow Leopards playing at the Zoo
https://youtu.be/xMJ5VtTnTuM
And another of the CP Zoo in Winter
https://youtu.be/0zYBC0U1_wM
And last but not least...
Alice
Sculpted from Bronze and donated to the park May 7th, 1959. Alice is 11 feet high...and children are encouraged to climb and explore this work of love.
Video
https://youtu.be/d6QERQk5uBs
And the 2017 Alice in Wonderland Ice Sculpting Contest
https://youtu.be/i-0rg3buYj4
Hope you have enjoyed this virtual adventure...
