The Metropolitain Museum of Art

I left the Rockerfeller Plaza area just after 8:30... grabbed some coffee & a croissant, and then took a nice long walk along 5th Avenue.  I headed toward Central Park.

I enjoyed window shopping, and the beautiful displays at Cartier, Tiffany's, and all the top named Jewelers.  

  I enjoyed the early morning walk along the foot paths.  Tree lined with dappled sunlight...  I can feel some painting inspiration coming from these pictures.

Several birds made said good morning atop the back of a park bench.  This is the only one that stood still... but it was one of about 2 dozen.  I'll find out what species it is... bigger than a sparrow.

I passed by the entrance to the Central Park Zoo.  I could probably sit outside and sketch and paint all day as it was so beautiful... but that will have to wait til my next visit.  I had quite a long walk ahead of me to get to the MET...

I passed by the Clock at the entrance to the Children's Zoo, just in time to hear it ring.. It really has a charming sound to it. 

If these steps are familiar, just think of any NY based Law and Order type of program, and these are the paths that were on a recent episode...  There were many paths and tunnels that would have qualified for being "perfect crime" locations... 

Of course, being there on a nice, quiet, Thursday morning, I was happy to see and hear crowds of school children on walking field trips, or playing soccer on the fields.  The wildlife was alive... foraging squirrels obviously in "gotta work" mode before the winter snow falls. 

I was very happy to find the bronze statue of "Alice in Wonderland" in the park.  Being a collector of all things Alice...  it really brought a smile to my face.