Sunday, July 26, 2009

NYC Central Park 7/25/09

Today we started off in NY chinatown (where else?) and had late breakfast.
We had Juk and braised Beef and tripe lo mein... the lo mein is more HK style and not like the local type w/ lots of gravy. It also comes with a bowl of broth.
It was a HOT day in Central park. I took a panoramic of this pond that's all green (it's not my color enhancement). I think it has those same kind algae growth we had in Lake Wilson the whole pond is covered w/ this stuff.
I made my friend look for these sights I've seen on TV/movies...it was like a scavenger hunt and we got lost several times and came upon this pond that had rented boats.
They even had a gondola ride and the guy actually sings. I tried to get 'artistic' taking the shot thru the holes on the walk bridge wall after taking several shots off the bridge.
After an hour or so, we found the Bethesda fountain.
Off to the side there was a performance by these guys named the "Afrobats". They were actually pretty funny and pretty good. I took a whole bunch of shots from the show so here's one of them.
Afterwards, my friend wanted to attend the 5:30pm mass at St. Patrick Cathedral. It's a very beautiful and grand church on 5th Avenue next to many expensive shops.
A must visit for me... the rockafeller plaza. Every year, there is a Christmas tree and an ice rink that I've always wanted to see, but of course, I'm too early to see it.
We went back to Chinatown to have dinner and to pick up the car and Little Italy, which was right next to Chinatown was lit up. Luckily, I didn't shake to get the shot.

2 comments:

celia said...

All your pictures are so nice. Chinatown is certainly colorful. I really like your artistic shot. I am so enjoying your vacation!!!

jalna said...

Great shooting. I'm enjoying your trip too!