Today I went to the MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art) to see the Michelangelo exhibit. For some reason, I went to the west 86th street station, instead of the east 86th street station. I guess I am so used to going to the American Museum of Natural History on the west side. So I decided to walk across the park and take a walk, plus the nice weather helped. Luckily I used Google map to cross Central Park, because I haven't been there in a while, and I had no idea which street goes cross town through the park. I walked through this bridge, where a lonely saxophone player stood still. I arrived on time to meet Sam, despite the detour and saw this long line! When she arrived, we went straight there to see the drawings from Michelangelo. We also walked around the museum to see more art. I have always been a fan of mythical beasts such as sphinx, pegasus, dragons, unicorns, and griffins ever since the movies, Never Ending Story, Ray Harryhausen's Clash of the Titans, The Last Unicorn, and A Flight of Dragons. I guess watching all these movies lead me to my love of science fiction as well. Why is Japanese art so good? Below are clay pottery, and bamboo pieces. They are stunning and lovely. I love the twists, turns, points and shapes made by these artists. This was Sam's first time in Central Park. We visited the Obelisk, the Great Lawn, the Lake and Belvedere's Castle. Next time, I want to show her the Alice in Wonderland statue, Minton Tile Ceiling at Bethesda Terrace, the famous Bethesda Fountain, and Literary Walk. Plus I have never been to the Conservatory Gardens, the Lock, and the Reservoir since they are all at the North End of the park, so we need to visit them too.
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