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Bagel Bliss & Pizza Heaven – NYC Day 2

The 20 Mile Day : Having visited so many monumental  places on day one, it was hard to imagine a day more spectacular. Day two, also known as “the 20 mile day”, was completely unplanned. My mother and I decided to start in the middle and walk our way out. We started at Bryant Park! When we arrived, I immediately thought, “This is what I pictured when I thought of New York City.” Bryant Park was a vision – a beautifully kept park surrounded by architectural history. Since it was early in the work day, we were lucky to enjoy the park all to ourselves…just us, the pigeons and the flowers. From Bryant Park to Bagel Heaven! I had my heart set on the legendary Ess A Bagel – a toasted, everything bagel with cream cheese & a small, black coffee. Truthfully, most of the cream cheese squeezed out with each bite of the perfectly crunchy and chewy treat, but every morsel was unforgettable! From Bryant Park and Bagel Bliss, we continued our loop of Midtown to the picturesque Grand Central Station. This …