city wonderland

Yesterday Shari asks, "Do you want to take a walk through the North Woods tomorrow?"

"Sure," I reply. "Do you have a car?"

I have no idea where the North Woods are, but it sounds far away — like a place that requires transportation to get to.

"You don't need a car," Shari responds. "It's in Central Park."

Today, Shari, Zelia, Ronda and I go on a long walk through the North Woods. It's a magical place filled with:

silent waterfalls,

hidden ponds,

narrow trails through shadowed woods,

welcoming tunnels,

and gorgeous vistas everywhere.

We walk far. Over 7 miles.

Up hills and down. 17 flights-worth.

And all this within a big, beautiful city. 

There are many hidden gems here if you know where to look. Or, if you are lucky and have a friend like Shari to show you.