It's a beautiful day and great for the outdoors! Not that I've been "indoors" much since I set foot in Manhattan but what I'm getting at is that at least I can take nice "sunny" pictures :D The agenda for the day? Central Park. First of all back to Radio City, Rockefeller Centre and St. Patrick's Cathedral for a few day-time pics.
When I got to St. Patrick's they had a funeral going on... Apparently the Chief of the Police who passed away. I don't know if you can see this clearly, but in the picture below, right bottom, you can see an old lady walking next to the Officers alongside the car.. Well, the funny thing is that she was not part of the funeral! She just wanted to join them as the car moved on... and of course, being a senior citizen, no-one said a word. I bet she gave up on the walk-a-long after realizing she would not be able to keep up the pace!
Here we have Atlas. This is opposite the entrance of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Then the famous Waldorf Astoria and below that two smaller pictures of one of many of Mr. Trump's Towers.
Finally I reach Central Park. I also added this picture with the statue to see how they decorated the Bergdorf Goodman Building behind the Statue. It's got Christmas rings on every set of windows. I like that!
Now if I'm not mistaken, the Wollman Ice Skating Rink in Central Park belongs to Donald Trump... Never knew that! I didn't go skating today either.
Finally, what I've been looking forward to - Central Park Zoo! Once inside I realize it's so NOT what I expected! Where's Alex, Gloria, Marty and Melman? And what happened to the two gay penguins? Okay-okay I know this is only a cartoon but hey! I expected a bit more. Just imagine the disappointment on the children's faces once they enter the Zoo and it's not at all how they imagined it... Wishful Thinking! I guess they escaped again! OOhhh YES! I forgot! They're in Madagascar! Silly me...
Finally I reach Central Park. I also added this picture with the statue to see how they decorated the Bergdorf Goodman Building behind the Statue. It's got Christmas rings on every set of windows. I like that!
Now if I'm not mistaken, the Wollman Ice Skating Rink in Central Park belongs to Donald Trump... Never knew that! I didn't go skating today either.
Finally, what I've been looking forward to - Central Park Zoo! Once inside I realize it's so NOT what I expected! Where's Alex, Gloria, Marty and Melman? And what happened to the two gay penguins? Okay-okay I know this is only a cartoon but hey! I expected a bit more. Just imagine the disappointment on the children's faces once they enter the Zoo and it's not at all how they imagined it... Wishful Thinking! I guess they escaped again! OOhhh YES! I forgot! They're in Madagascar! Silly me...
So here goes the seals, the polar bear with his his grin to keep the tourists happy and the jumping monkeys... The last in this pic is self-explanatory ;-)
Probably most exciting about Central Park Zoo was the Rain Forest. Hundreds of different species of birds! The red bird is called Scarlet Ibis. I only remember this because of Scarlet Johansson... I'm not much into birds, but they are sure nice to look at!
Probably most exciting about Central Park Zoo was the Rain Forest. Hundreds of different species of birds! The red bird is called Scarlet Ibis. I only remember this because of Scarlet Johansson... I'm not much into birds, but they are sure nice to look at!
Can you see an animal in the first picture below? Look closer. It's a Two-toed Sloth. Her name is Matilda. I just loved this bird next to Matilda! I don't know what type this is, but it's beautiful and colourful.
Here we have the Bat-cave. I drew (not Barrymore) an arrow from the top left corner to show you the bat... It flaps it's wings so fast and as I don't know special features on my camera, this was probably my best shot.
A froggy, lizard, a Silvery Marmoset monkey and a very small birdie in the background.
Last but not the least about Central Park Zoo is the famous Delacorte musical clock. A bit about the clock: Italian sculptor Andrea Spadini (1912–1983) crafted the whimsical bronze sculptures, which depict a penguin, kangaroo, bear, elephant, goat, and hippo parading with a variety of musical instruments as well as two monkeys with mallets that strike the bell. Each day between eight in the morning and six in the evening, the clock--now digitally programmed--plays one of thirty-two nursery rhyme tunes on the hour. On the half-hour, the mechanical performance is a bit shorter. 
All these places have names of course, but I'll have to look it up again and get back to you on that... I'll update the site later n'chala!
I think this is the bridge where Harry met Sally. Below that as you can see heading to the Strawberry Fieldss" and a pic at John Lennon's memorial. Imagine that!
Finally, what's Central Park without Friends? Recognize the fountain? Unfortunately Ross was busy with the shooting of the earlier viewed Madagascar picture and Chandler couldn't make it either. He did however send his apologies.
A froggy, lizard, a Silvery Marmoset monkey and a very small birdie in the background.
Last but not the least about Central Park Zoo is the famous Delacorte musical clock. A bit about the clock: Italian sculptor Andrea Spadini (1912–1983) crafted the whimsical bronze sculptures, which depict a penguin, kangaroo, bear, elephant, goat, and hippo parading with a variety of musical instruments as well as two monkeys with mallets that strike the bell. Each day between eight in the morning and six in the evening, the clock--now digitally programmed--plays one of thirty-two nursery rhyme tunes on the hour. On the half-hour, the mechanical performance is a bit shorter. 
All these places have names of course, but I'll have to look it up again and get back to you on that... I'll update the site later n'chala!
I think this is the bridge where Harry met Sally. Below that as you can see heading to the Strawberry Fieldss" and a pic at John Lennon's memorial. Imagine that!
Finally, what's Central Park without Friends? Recognize the fountain? Unfortunately Ross was busy with the shooting of the earlier viewed Madagascar picture and Chandler couldn't make it either. He did however send his apologies.
