I have logged many, many miles running in Central Park but it was only recently that I actually noticed the beautiful Obelisk (nicknamed Cleopatra’s Needle) that sits in grandeur behind the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Ask my friend Rachel, apparently I wasn’t very observant, although I blame all the focus on trying not to pass out while running ;)!! There is a fascinating story about this beautiful Obelisk, that you can read about here. Essentially it is the oldest man made object in the park and was indeed a gift from Egypt. Today as we were running through the park a woman was painting the Obelisk and I was compelled to stop and take a pic. She was incredibly talented and I was struck by the beauty of the morning, the Obelisk itself and her stunning representation. I hope you enjoy! Happy Wednesday everyone!!
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Wordless Wednesday: Obelisk In Central Park
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Central Park, Cleopatra's Needle, Life in NYC, Living in Manhattan, MET, Metropolitan Museum of Art, running in Central Park, The beauty of Central Park, The Obelisk, The Obelisk in Central Park on September 12, 2012| 2 Comments »