Flowers of New York City

Well, my Eating NYC series is pretty much wrapped up, but lest you think I spent my entire visit scoffing pastries and downing dumplings, I provide this post as evidence of another side of New York City. I devoted an entire morning to Lower Manhattan's Battery Park, and the nearby Hudson River Park, and snapped these shots of its amazing natural beauty. The park provides a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city, a place where one can absorb sunshine, be refreshed by sea breezes, and enjoy Chinese pork buns in peace. An urban paradise? You decide.

Beautiful Sunshine - and not a soul in sight!

So peaceful - perfect place for a pork bun lunch!

Those are Big City fish!

Such wonderful color (with no editing!!!)

100% Natural, 100% Lovely

That's Lady Liberty in the background!

A few steps and a world away from Wall Street!

Rhubarb in the City - who'd have thought?

I collect photos of drain covers from around the world (unusual, maybe, but they're always unique!) and this one's especially pretty!