Strolling, hiking through Central Park

Chatting and taking a break at the Bethesda fountain 

Last week, Explore NYC took a stroll through Central Park from the Dairy near the southeastern corner of the park to the Swedish cottage on the West Side near 87th St. It was a cloudy day. Thankfully, we were spared the forecasted thunderstorm, but we had to endure the 90% humidity.

We walked down the Great Mall under the canopy of the great elms, took a break at the Bethesda fountain, hiked through the Ramble, and took another break at the foot of Belvedere Castle before going in to explore inside. By then, we were hungry and exhausted, so it was a good thing we were at the end of our walk. A short rest on a couple of benches at the Shakespeare garden and we were ready to head for the nearest subway.

We completely missed the Alice in Wonderland sculpture, which was definitely a planned stop--teacher's fault. A nice walk, nevertheless.

Another set of Usual Suspects under the elms on the Great Mall. 

At the Shakespeare Garden. Pooped at the end of our walk. 

Sitting in a miniature turret at Belvedere Castle.