Hasn’t everyone been to the big city? New York City. That’s also known as the Island of Manhattan. That plot of land in-between two bodies of water, the Hudson River on the Westside, and the East River on the, well, you can guess.
The Westside has the Battery with the Statue of Liberty,
Ellis Island in the distance
Ellis Island and One World Trade Center and Chinatown. The East Side has Gracie Mansion (NY Mayor’s home) and the Brooklyn Bridge, a historic landmark. Battery Park, seen here, is worth a visit.
It’s because of Lana, our house guest, that we visited all these places, neglected when you live in their midst. Here’s pieces and pictures of the city. Over the city sounds you can hear the hawkers selling food, pictures (a law prohibiting hawking by Spider Man and his friends is coming), clothes, souvenirs, and more. Below there are photos of St. Patrick’s under renovation, the flags at Rockefeller Plaza, city view lights, cars, people, Lana taking it all in.
One World Trade Center (Renamed from Freedom Center)
Ellis Island close-up
You have to love living here with all there is to explore. When’s the last time you toured “the city”?
Great pics and thanks for the tour, Gail. I was last in the city over Christmas break about four years ago. I had always wanted to ice skate in Rockefeller Center. It was a dram come true for me. Maybe this winter I’ll try skating in Central Park:-) I still haven’t been out to Ellis Island but would love to see Lady Liberty up close and personal.
Paula, good to see you here. We had a great time that week, with Lana. There is much to do in NY. When you go to skate, please take me along. I won’t skate, but I would love to watch you skate. Ellis Island has been restored, about twenty years ago.. Last time I visited, the stairs that all the immigrants had to traverse were still in their original condition. All bent in the middle from the thousands. My grandfather’s name is on the wall. ‘Harry Katz.’