There is nothing more romantic than a horse and carriage ride through Central Park in NYC. This was a surprise, set-up by my husband as an anniversary gift.
I was never one who enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the city. I enjoyed driving to Fordham Road to shop or seeing a few sites, but never thought about indulging in anything else NYC had to offer. My husband was born and raised in South Jamaica Queens, and it showed.
When we boarded the Metro-North train to the city, I was under the impression that we were going to shop, and have a bite to eat. I would have never guessed that he had arranged to take me on a horse and carriage ride through Central Park.
I’m an Upstate, NY girl, no match for the big city. While he was leading and doing the norm, I was clutching my bag, and watching my back. It was too crowded, people were moving to fast, and I am getting lost in the crowd, looking like a straight tourist, and that made me nervous. I watch to much Law & Order.
I was speechless when he told me where we were and why. I saw our horse and carriage and teared up. My husband had also presented me with this beautiful, chocolate diamond ring during the ride. I had so much fun with him on this day. I forgot about my fears of the city, and enjoyed the rest of day.
We walked blocks hand in hand, had lunch, a portrait of us made, and on the way back to the train, we stopped at my favorite shop, Juniors to get a piece of my favorite cake to take home.
This was definitely a memory I will never forget, and another dream crossed off my bucket list. I don’t care how old we get, women still have a little girl inside, and men still have a little boy inside. We were like to big kids on this day, and I think this is what keeps us young. Take the one you love and have some spontaneous fun.
THE DAILY DEVA 