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Polaroid of the Week: A Magical Winter Day in New York City's Central Park

Polaroid of the Week: A Magical Winter Day in New York City s Central ParkOn my journey from Peru to Germany, I couldn't resist a brief stopover in New York City, my favorite city in the world. Unbeknownst to me, it coincided with a major snowstorm that canceled hundreds of flights over the next few days—fortunately not mine!

I arrived feeling underprepared, wearing Converse canvas shoes and a light rain jacket in -13°C (8°F) with 10 cm (4 inches) of snow on the ground.

Despite my unsuitable attire, I layered up and wandered through Central Park, transformed into an enchanting winter wonderland. Children sledded, adults skied, and I witnessed a group of Asian tourists' first snow experience. The joyful atmosphere, snow-covered trees and bushes, and glistening ice on frozen lakes made my first true winter in five years unexpectedly delightful.

This short trip allowed me to experience all four seasons in New York within the last ten months. While summer remains my favorite, I'd love to spend a full year here, savoring each seasonal change.

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