Day Two! New York, New York!

Magnificent  

City views from ferry...

more views from ferry.....

Ellis Island 

Grand-daughters enjoying the trip...

City night view from Manhattan Bridge... 
I have been to New York City at least a dozen times in my life, always with a specific destination in mind, however, I have never seen it through the eyes of a tourist and I must admit it was awesome. To share this experience with our grand-daughters priceless! 
Visiting the Statue of Liberty was an unforgettable experience. She is all that I have ever envisioned and more. She was closed due to renovation and we could not go to the top. That was really OK with me, as climbing the stairs to the top in the heat would have been an insurmountable feat! 
A bit later we visited Ellis Island, a place where my grand-parents entered this Country, a goose-bump rating of 10+ was experienced. It was an honor to walk it's great halls. I also visited with a historian here and he gave me a few tips on searching my family's history for my second blog, 
The Promise of a Better Life. 
Dinner was enjoyed at Carmine's Restaurant, a delightful experience. Later in the evening we took a city night tour. Not the greatest photo above but I am sure you get the idea, the lights were bedazzling! Going over the bridge to Brooklyn, in a double decker bus on the upper level a bit scary. 
Well once again a wonderful and exciting day was had by all, we were exhausted but ready for the next day, after a good nights sleep, and that we did! 
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Day One! New York, New York!

We took a double decker bus...

View from, Top of  The Rock...

We saw beautiful buildings...

and beautiful churches...

Time Square...

 Time Square, not even rush hour, just a normal day...

We enjoyed street performers...

People going to work....

Taking in the sights of Time Square....
Time Square treats, sold by the pound...YIKES!
We took our beautiful grand-daughters to New York City for four days! Many long lasting memories were made.
New York is a city that I have a love hate relationship. One minute I adore the sights, smells, noise, excitement, the energy that this City exudes. The next I have had quite enough and need to find a place of rest. No pushing, no shoving people in my face kind of place. We purchased a City Pass along with a City Bus Tour Pass, but walking a great deal still a requirement. It takes a great deal of time to get from point A to point B no matter your choice of transportation.
We had an absolute blast and it was so special to have our grand-babies and special friends with us.
 I will post more pictures during the following days, hope you enjoy! 
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