Danke Schön

Sundays have inadvertently become my days to walk and explore New York. Since it takes an hour to get to my church, and the service lasts only 1 1/2 hours, never feel like heading back home after going through such an ordeal to get into the city. Usually, I have no particular destination in mind, and just go wherever my feet take me. One Sunday, I actually walked a combined 72 blocks of Manhattan, just for kicks. There's something so appealling to me about a stroll. Especially one taken alone.

On a brisk November Sunday, I decided that it was time for me to see if the rumors were true about Central Park during this time of year, and I was far from disappointed. I am happy to report that, there are millions of glorious colors permeating every inch of the park during autumn. I was absolutely captivated with how gorgeous it was, and romantic it felt walking down the pathways and wandering across the meadows.

I paused along the way to make myself a mini leaf bouquet, and even piled up some leaves around my feet for a minute or two. Other visitors were taking horse-drawn carriage rides down the tree-lined avenues (which I will do someday!), making leaf angels, and simply enjoying the general splendor of this city oasis.

Thankfully, I had my little camera with me that day, and took some photos which I hope you enjoy. Now I can say that "I recall, Central Park in the fall."

Fall Boulevard

Golden Nugget

Yellow Burst

View From the Sky

View From the Ground

By the Lamppost

Amongst the Leaves

(A nice man walking by saw that I was trying to take some self portraits, and offered to take one of me. He was very serious about it--examining the background and even telling me how to pose! So funny!)

Tree Veins

Color Palette

Stream of Light

Fallen Friends

Autumnal Pew