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Central Park

Visiting Central Park in New York City

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We rode the B or D train from Grand Station to the 81 Street-Museum of Natural History Station which was about a 25 minute ride.

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I was a bit surprised at all the food trucks on the streets.

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Looking south on Central Park West which later turns into 8th Avenue.

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Bow Bridge a 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister that is a well-known romantic spot.

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Strawberry Fields, a quiet (not on this day) , shady patch of Central Park with black & white tile mosaic honoring Beatle John Lennon.

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A book our pedicab driver shared.

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In the background is The Dakota, a historic, gabled apartment building home to many celebrities over the years, including John Lennon.

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Saint Bernard

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Pedicab guy said this was the "Pidgeon Lady" bridge from "Home Alone", but it doesn't match what I see on Google. :(

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We ate lunch here at this Greek diner Astro … it was good.

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At 6th Avenue and 55th Street





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