We all know or at least have heard of Strawberry Fields in Central Park. Located near Central Park West, between 71st and 74th streets, it was named as a memorial place for the Beatles musician John Lennon in 1981. Why this location? Sadly Lennon was on his way home in 1980, when he was murdered at this exact place.
The Famous Imagine Mosaic
In the heart of Strawberry Fields lies the famous black and white mosaic, named after the song Imagine.
This mosaic is said to be a symbol of vision and hope for a world without strife, war and conflict. Every day many visitors pay respect to Lennon by bringing flowers to this Imagine landmark.
Not an Ordinary Tuesday...
On Tuesday, January 24th, we (Ari & Heidi) finally went to Strawberry Fields together. We picked up bagels, juice and coffee from a deli on the 72th street and started our midday stroll to the park. We sat at a bench by the mosaic and enjoyed the breakfast and the weather in the shadow of snowdrops. A French couple brought a red rose and the whole setting was just peaceful.
The breakfast
The moment changed when Ari suddenly and as a surprise proposed to Heidi, who after getting over her astonishment said "yes"!
The kiss after the proposal
Memorable Walk Through Central Park
We visited several attractions in the part including the Carousel and the Boathouse and listened to live music, which the park abounds. Such a perfect day. :)
The Gazebo
The Boathouse
We listened several songs by this group near the Boathouse.
Skating at Wollman Rink
We ended up by accident crossing Central Park West along 77th street. Ironically Heidi was born in 77! Hot dogs after proposal? Absolutely! The guy at the kiosk cheated us by asking double the price. However, this time we did not bother to complain.
Earlier During Our Teenage Vacation
Neither of us has ever taken kissing pictures before. During this trip we have taken more than enough. :) Maybe there will be an exhibition one day!
By the Love Sculpture in Midtown Manhattan
...and in front of the USS Constitution, the flagship of the US Navy
What should I call this happy madness
that I feel inside of me
Some kind of wild October gladness
that I never thought I'd see
What has become of all my sadness
all my endless lonely sighs
Where are my sorrows now
What happened to the frown
and is that self contented clown
Standing grinning in the mirror really me
I'd like to run through Central Park
carve your initials in the bark
of every tree I pass for every one to see
I feel that I've gone back to childhood
and I'm skipping through the wild wood
So excited that I don't know what to do
What do I care if I'm a juvenile
I smile my secret little smile
Because I know the change in me is you
What should I call this happy madness
all this unexpected joy
That turned the world into a baby's bouncing toy
The god's are laughing far above
One of them gave a little shove
And I fell gaily gladly madly into love
Text: Heidi (Blog: Redhead and the City) & Ari
Pictures: Mostly Ari
P.S. We wanted this to be a suprise and told about this only to our parents and siblings in advance.