New York Part II

The Atlas Statue across from St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Man, Elmo is everywhere.

Friday night dinner. It was a family style Italian restaurant. Funny thing, when you check out the locations on mapquest or Google maps, the distances look so far away. When in fact, the restaurant was less than a block away if you walked through the theatre breezeway.

Theatre was right across the street. What I didn't take into account was how big the hotel was so depending on which exit you used, the theatre was either a couple blocks away or right across the street! If you ever have the opportunity, go see The Lion King.

We went on a pedicab ride after the theatre. I can't believe that I didn't bring my camera with me. Really, me not have a camera! The ride was amazing, and not because of the sights but because of the maneuvering. We were so close to vehicles, it wasn't scary but it was definitely something else. The drivers seemed to be used to the fact that these bikes wove in & out of traffic so therefore drove accordingly.

On Saturday morning, we (the entire group) met and went to The Statue of Liberty. I forgot to mention that during our entire stay we used Wiro Limo for a car service. They picked us up in a brand spanking new shuttle bus when we arrived at the airport, they picked us up in 2 smoking hot black SUVs to shuttle us to Battery Park. I found this company from the Internet search and you know I had some reservations because there weren't alot of reviews or anything but I can't say enough good things about them. He called to confirm our arrival, they picked us up curbside after we picked up our bags, they were punctual, the cars/bus were incredibly clean and the drivers were courteous and knowledgeable. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend calling them. So anyway... this was while we were in the line up for the security for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. The American Merchant Mariner's Memorial.

The ferry.

You know, if I had my way, I would have taken more time to look at the displays etc.. while we were in the Statue. We weren't able to get tickets to the top because they were sold out but we did go into the pedestal.

Ellis Island



Can you see me?

There was a museum at Ellis Island and I could have spent the entire afternoon there. If we ever go back, I would definitely schedule an entire day for the Statue and Ellis Island. Return ferry trip.

The Sphere. Quite amazing, really.
It used to stand between between the World Trade Centre towers.
After we returned to Battery Park, we checked out the map
and started walking toward Ground Zero.
It didn't feel right to take a picture of the site. But I did take a picture of Steven. He's probably the only tourist who wanted to chat up the construction workers.

I really don't know what this building is. Everywhere you look there are these magnificent buildings that have history behind them, and right next is a modern skyscraper.

On the way to Chinatown.
There were far too many people walking around Chinatown for me to take my camera out. If I ever go back, Chinatown will definitely be an entire day....without Steven. I don't think he had very much fun there.

Subway, on the way back to the hotel.