Greek In the Big Apple

Gabriel my walking buddy One of my favorite places in the city at any hour and especially in the very early hours just before the dawn, or the start of dusk, is the upper west side entrance of Central Park on 86th street . I don't have access to it on a daily basis, and visiting it is almost like a vacation while in the city or a "staycation".  There are very few public parks in Athens that are well cared for unfortunately, and my search for nature while in Manhattan is ever more present, so I crave that connection with the smell of freshly cut grass and the explosion of aroma from blooming flowers.  Cantral Park Photo. Eleana K. I recently took care of my favorite dog friend Gabriel. My canine friend and his mum live in a lovely apartment in the Upper West Side right next to the park, so our long walks transformed into small excursions in the early days of summer. After two hours walking and exploring, I was in a constant state of nirvana with the endl