New York Central Park

Gapstow Bridge that appeared in Home Alone 2The sqirrel who is enjoying her picnic

Central Park is the most pleasant place to go in New York, and we visited in the most pleasant season. People there are all very happy, relaxed. There is no sign of stresses from mega-cities, although the skyscrapers at the background always remind us that we are still in the center of a metropolitan city.

Central Park is supposed to have over 150 years of history. According to its official site:

• Central Park's 843 acres include 136 acres of woodlands, 250 acres of lawns, and 150 acres of water in 7 waterbodies.
• More than 500,000 trees, shrubs, and vines were planted during the building of the Park. Today, there are more than 26,000 trees, including 1,700 American elms.
• Over 275 species of migratory birds have been sighted in Central Park, a major stopping point on the Atlantic flyway.
• More than 25 million visitors enjoy Central Park each year.