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After 12 miles of walking around Central Park and seemingly everywhere else Manhattan had to offer, I thought I would end my journey for the day. As I headed back to catch the train I saw a group of people playing volleyball. What a dream to be able to head to the pier and play a game with like-minded people. Ditching all plans to head in for the night, I headed in to watch the game. A step or two later, I realized I’d stumbled upon one of the most incredibly vibrant sunsets I’d witnessed in all my years walking around this planet. I watched until the night sky took over and even then the beauty of the city bouncing off the darkened sky astounded me. I often go back to this spot in my memory to relive the feeling of being in my favorite painting. Do not miss this spot on your journey through Manhattan.

Battery Park wasn’t on my list to see, but at the last minute I ended up there, and boy-oh-boy was that the right decision!! The entire area was teaming with life, music, views, and laughter, and the sunset will go down as one of the greatest I’ve seen in my life thus far. There is something for everyone down here, and I could sit here for days and still be able to find a new and beautiful new spot waiting to be photographed.