All of us were up and out early this morning. We got on the train and rode down to the end of the island. We took the ferry across to Liberty Island. Seeing the Statue of Liberty conjures a lot of emotions. There is a special reverence for the lives that passed by her and onto Ellis Island to work and make this country better.
We walked Liberty Island (the number of limited visitors allowed inside the statue had been reached for the day. You have to be there early) and then got back on the ferry and went over to Ellis Island, where we spent quite a while.
We watched a documentary on the island and the passage of thousands of immigrants to the New World. We also explored each level and exposition. There are original artifacts and photographs that pay a wonderful testament to the lives of people who made a new home here in the States.
Afterwards we walked to Ground Zero. It is still a solemn place. I’ve been there once before, a couple of years ago, but I haven’t been back since I moved here.
We grabbed a bite to eat and made our way back to the apartment. The boys gathered their stuff and headed out. I got them to the subway and we said our goodbyes.
Elizabeth got home from work and we both relaxed a bit. She had called while we were at Ellis Island and had asked if we could do something tonight. We haven’t really seen much of each other since she got back from Atlanta. We saw Mr. & Mrs. Smith and then made our way back home. The movie was really good and it was great catching up with Elizabeth on the subway ride and over a quick dinner.
