Central Park!

We woke up this morning and went to Dunkin Donuts for breakfast. It is very easy to find a Dunkin Donuts over here because of the simple fact that they are everywhere. You can't really turn the corner without seeing a Starbucks, Subway, or Dunkin Donuts.

After breakfast, we made it to Central Park. It was absolutely beautiful! The trees were so green and the grass just rolled along the hills. There was a lake that led our eyes up to the Manhattan skyline.

Erica, Hannah, Emily, and I were casually walking around the park and decided we must row a canoe or pedal madly on some bikes. I was much more inclined towards the boat idea, but everyone else leaned to the bikes. I didn't really want to do it, but played along anyways. I am so glad I did!

The ride was excellent! We hopped on the cruiser bikes that were perfect for a sweet ride around Central Park. The weather was gorgeous and a nice addition to the day was the fact it was Memorial Day. All the roads in Central Park were closed to normal traffic. Pedestrians ruled the streets that day! The only obstacles we had to worry about swerving over were other bike riders and the bold runners. Also, something the bike rental people didn't tell us, was about the steep hills we'd be riding up. I tell you, I had to stand up and press on the pedals until I thought my thighs would give up. Every time a hill came, they would threaten to stop working and my calves were screaming at me about all the walking they had already done that day. I told them to shut up because I could hardly breathe and think at the same time. It was a great ride, though, and I would definitely do it again. It was cheap too! Nine dollars for an hour!

We were tired, obviously, after that and decided to go to the boat house for drinks. The line wasn't too long to get a table. Our seat wasn't right next to the water, but we did have a nice view from the porch. We just enjoyed sitting in chairs!

I hadn't eaten in a while and it was very hot, so the group decided it was time for a hot dog in Central Park. That experience is just necessary in New York. We left and found a cute little spot in the grass to lounge.

The hot dogs were, how shall I put it? Other than delicious, they were scrumptious,

pleasant-tasting,

mouthwatering,

appetizing,

tasty, flavorful, toothsome,

palatable; succulent,

luscious, delish, yummy,

finger-licking,

nummy, lip-smacking,

melt-in-your-mouth.... well, not really melt-in-your-mouth.

You get the point.

They were so good!

This day is to be continued.... because the rest is just going to come later. Lol. That's the only reason.