Two Weeks in Williamsburg - A Walk Through Central Park (Travel Series Ep. 2)
When you think of New York City, Central Park is about as iconic as it gets. The expansive park, today nearly one thousand acres in total, was established in 1857 and has storied history of decline and rebuilding ever since.
Raymi and I hopped in a Lyft on a hot and humid Memorial Day morning and decided to spend a few hours exploring the park. The driver dropped us off on the Northside of the park and we strolled South in the direction of Midtown and West 59th Street. The over arching trees provided plenty of shade for our journey.
“The making of the far-famed New York Central Park was opposed by even good men, with misguided pluck, perseverance, and ingenuity, but straight right won its way, and now that park is appreciated. So we confidently believe it will be with our great national parks and forest reservations.” - John Muir
Several areas of the park were breathtaking but one of our favorites was Bethesda Fountain, below. This section of the park has been featured in many films. You might remember the scene in the third picture down from the film, John Wick 2.
The talent of the artisans who created the bridges and decorative elements scattered throughout the park are incredible. Considering the sheer volume of decorative stone in the park there had to be an army of stonecutters employed. I hope I'm wrong, but my guess is they were likely paid a very meager wage for their work in the 1800's.
Considering it was Memorial Day here in the US, the following moment we captured seemed especially fitting. The timing couldn't have been more perfect for this photo.
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Eric Vance Walton
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This makes me want to go to Central Park tomorrow, but wish I could meet you there! What an amazing time having you guys in the hood!
What an amazing city and there's no better way to see it than with good friends! We had so much fun, thanks again for the hospitality!
Been a while Eric, how are you?America has got a lot of history, 1850s? Thats a while for this historic place to still keep standing, wow so much details must be 200% fun?
All is well, @josediccus. I hope all his good with you too! The east coast cities in the US are older so they tend to have a little more history, some going back to the 1700's.
These pictures are amazing and the video montage is cool, especially the ending hahahah (your picture and hers).
You did well to capture these for us. I just seem to love pictures and i can't explain why. Hahaha.
Good to see you had fun. Always looking great sir. Well done.
Thanks for your support always too. Never taking them for granted sir.
Glad you enjoyed them! Thank you @olawalium!
It's a huge honour sir.
You know i'm using your posts as a travel guide for my future NYC visit, right?! Keep them coming!
Will do! I have at least three more posts. I wish we were going to be there at the same time, it would've been great to catch up. You'll have fun with Doug, he knows the city inside and out.
Beautiful day!
Your photos of some of the art I have never seen.
So many movies have been shot in Central Park and I can see why.
You two are making so many memories; thanks for taking us along.
I actually found this on google:
Let's add your montage... :) 🎈
Hey @rebeccabe! The stonework on the bridges was just mind-blowing. There were also performance artists of every kind (except mimes). I never realized there were THAT many films shot in the park. Holy moly!
Wow, the age, the size, the beauty, the location and the description of the park are all too amazing.
Look at those art works, look at that beautiful pathways, look at everything that made up the park, everything are just wow.
If I'm opportune time visit UK, checking on this park would definitely top my list of places to visit... Ahhahah
It is nice to see that you are catching some fun. The pictures are really fantastic.
What a city. We should maybe go there in 2020.
This is fantastic! Takes me back there a few years ago. I remember the vibe, peaceful, traditional, cosmopolitan with a hint of Lennon.
You've really captured some of the great moments in central park and what a nice day!! Glad you've had such a life-giving trip and hello to Raymi