Central Park, New York, Sun 25 May 2008

After two very long days of walking I decided my last day in New York City should be as relaxing as possible, so I decided to spend it in central park. The weather was incredible so it was a good day for relaxing in the sun. I took the subway up to the top of the park so I could make my way down through the middle (not quite realising just how long it is...). I stopped off at a little grass hill for awhile enjoying the sun and watching the bikes and joggers go past. The park is absolutely stunning and you can really forget you're in the middle of the city.

I really loved Central Park. On a beautiful day in New York it really is the best place to be.

There was a large reservoir in the middle which was beautiful to walk around. It was a favourite with runners and your supposed to walk anti-clockwise but I defied the rules and walked the other way because it's much more fun people watching that way. No one seem too bothered by it. I don't mind looking like a complete tourist sometimes ;)

Once in the middle of the park I found the Great lawn which was a great spot to lie in the sun, so that's exactly what I did (and I might have even dozed off for a little while...). Emily and Dom got a hold of me by this point and joined me which was awesome to have some company. We stayed there for quite awhile before deciding to head off to the Central Park zoo (I didn't even know there was one!) On our way to find the zoo we came across a roller disco! Right in the middle of the park, lots of people in old skool roller skates dancing away to a DJ. Was great fun to watch. I have a video too but not sure if I can upload it here... I tried but it took far too long so gave up.

At the zoo I got to see seals, penguins and a polar bear! So cute. It was a really hot day so the polar bears were pretty lazed out trying to keep cool but the penguins were a bit more active. It looked like it was mating season because they were all paired off with nests. I love watching penguins. The zoo also had a kea from NZ! Pretty cool.

I left Emily & Dom in the late afternoon to head back out to the airport. I was incredibly lucky to be able to spend the weekend in New York.