Tricia's one request this trip was to go to NYC and visit the Statue of Liberty. A bus company does a monthly trip to the
Big Apple and it coincided perfectly with her visit. Unfortunately the weather was not so cooperative. It dawned a rainy day but our spirits were not to be dampened. This ferry, the Miss Liberty, travels between Battery Park and Liberty Island.
Although tours to the crown are open to the public once again, they are booked into November. We were able to access the first three floors of the monument which included the museum and and an observation deck. The view of Ellis Island wasn't too bad given the poor visibility.
Another ferry docking at Liberty Island as seen from the observation deck.
The Verrazano Bridge is barely perceptible in the distance. We were told it is the longest suspension bridge in the U.S.
156 steps and as far up as we were permitted to go, this was the view of the stairs that continue to the top.
Our next stop was Ellis Island where immigrants were stopped to have their documents and health, etc. checked before entry into the U.S. was permitted. Over 12 million immigrants passed through its portals from 1892 to 1954 --- including my dad and grandparents in 1921.
Aha! The sun, at last and the New York City skyline 
The entrance to the federal immigration center on Ellis Island - and Tricia
This beautiful tall ship crossed our path as we returned to Battery Park
A few of Tricia's photos.
The view from the ferry window or, more aptly captioned, "Peering between the Raindrops"
Two of the 13 points that are the base of the monument - one for each of the thirteen original colonies.
Back to Battery Park making one last fun memory
Although tours to the crown are open to the public once again, they are booked into November. We were able to access the first three floors of the monument which included the museum and and an observation deck. The view of Ellis Island wasn't too bad given the poor visibility.
Another ferry docking at Liberty Island as seen from the observation deck.
The Verrazano Bridge is barely perceptible in the distance. We were told it is the longest suspension bridge in the U.S.
156 steps and as far up as we were permitted to go, this was the view of the stairs that continue to the top.
Our next stop was Ellis Island where immigrants were stopped to have their documents and health, etc. checked before entry into the U.S. was permitted. Over 12 million immigrants passed through its portals from 1892 to 1954 --- including my dad and grandparents in 1921.The exhibits and stories represented here at the restored site are often touching and emotional. This display shows just a very few of the treasures that people brought with them.
Aha! The sun, at last and the New York City skyline
The entrance to the federal immigration center on Ellis Island - and Tricia
This beautiful tall ship crossed our path as we returned to Battery Park
This sculpture was originally at the Twin Tower site. It was damaged during the 9/11 incident. Finally it was moved here to Battery Park where an eternal flame burns to honor those lost. Double click on the sign photo to read the inscription.
Last stop for the day was at the South Street Seaport for dinner. These tall ships are docked here and are available for cruises.
A few of Tricia's photos.Before boarding Miss Liberty in the rain.....
The view from the ferry window or, more aptly captioned, "Peering between the Raindrops"
Two of the 13 points that are the base of the monument - one for each of the thirteen original colonies.
Back to Battery Park making one last fun memory
