Inspired by my recent and fabulous trip to cosmopolitan NYC, I will do a short blog series on the city, to hopefully spread the wonder and fun I had there to everyone suffering a miserable April in the Yukon!
Easter in Central Park is gorgeous. The weather was hot (about 27 deg) and it was very busy with many people. The grass wasn't too wet or mushy, so we spread our jackets and had ourselves a little sunbathe. Many people were doing this out on the grass by the entrance near the Plaza hotel. Vendors of hotdogs, ubitquitous pretzels, ice cream, horse-drawn carriage rides, portraits and more lined the entrance to the park. It was incredibly busy just outside, but in the park it is less chaotic.
After our sunbathe, we wandered and watched the skaters, looking rather incongruous skating on ice on such a hot day. We went to the gift shop (boring and very stuffy) and were going to visit the dairy but it was closed. The chess gazebo looked very nice, even though it was mostly vines right now. Buds were starting to bloom on trees. We picked up an icecream and decided on a horse-drawn carriage. The carriages do a short 20-minute loop of the park, pointing out famous sights or famous people, depending on who is out and about. Our driver pointed out Yoko Ono, who was wearing sunglasses and a top hat. It was very relaxing, and nice to rest our feet in the sunshine. Carriage rides cost $35, but you know, it's pretty worth it.
We didn't even get too far into the park after our ride, but it was luxurious and wonderful out. Hot, sunny and full of happy people celebrating Easter. And for a completely man-made park, it is still nice and feels close to nature in the middle of the city.
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