Summer In Central Park - The Traveling Tote and a Giveaway!

In mid-August, I took a break to get away from the stresses of work and went to the queen of all parks. With 843 acres of parkland, rolling hills, shaded paths, lakes and the Bethesda Fountain, it was a perfect place to stroll on a hot, summer day. The temperature was over 90 and the city was feeling like one massive sauna. I felt the temperature drop at least 10 degrees once we got to Central Park. 

In Central Park, almost before you become aware of the subtle transition, the city leaves you. We filled our tote, set up a table cloth on the grass and indulged ourselves on Trader Joe's New York style cheesecake and a bottle of water. If you're curious about the story of Courtly Check, you can read about it here. 

You can see the picturesque and recognizable Bow Bridge which is a great spot for a picnic in Central Park. It has been the setting for many movies and is one of the most romantic spots in the city. Do you remember seeing the Bow Bridge in the movie "You've Got Mail"?

 The popular Bethesda Fountain.

 The Bow Bridge links Cherry Hill to the Ramble. It's best to picnic on the gentle slopes of Cherry Hill overlooking the bridge.  The bridge is located mid-park around 72nd Street.

Boy was I hot and sweaty in this photo. We went to Tavern on the Green to have lunch and cool down.  

Always a fun statue to see in Central Park and don't you think that Alice needs a tote? 

Concrete jungle where dreams are made of

There's nothing you can't do

Now you're in New York

These streets will make you feel brand new

Big lights will inspire you

Hear it from New York!

--Alicia Keys--

 Miss MacKenzie Joy went with my friend Colleen to the Thornden Park Rose Garden in Syracuse, NY.  I look forward to checking this park out next year.

Below are links to more park adventures shared by Miss Aurora's tote friends:

Linda with Miss Rosie @ More Fun Less Laundry

Patti with Miss Kenzie and Taylor @ Pandora's Box

Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply 

Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul

Samantha with Christabel @ Samantha Stone

and our non-blogger friends:

 Colleen with Miss MacKenzie Joy

Tami with Miss MC la Mer

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If you are enjoying the Tales of the Traveling Tote, I hope you'll visit again in October when Miss Aurora shares her tales of The Gold Days of Fall.