New York, New York

Besides Washington DC I have always wanted to see New York. We did not actually go into New York. We were in New Jersey looking across New York Bay. That is where we caught the ferry to Ellis Island and The Statute of Liberty. Next year we may be closer and have a little time to actually go into New York. But the view was thrilling just the same.

To get from the Philadelphia area we took the New Jersey Turnpike. It is a 12 lane freeway. It was really different. There were three northbound lanes for cars and three lanes for cars and trucks. Then there were three southbound lanes for care and three lanes for cars and trucks. It was really clever how you would get off or on the car lanes -- you would go over the truck lanes.Here is is my first sight of New York.

To catch a ferry to Ellis Island and The Statue of Liberty on the New Jersey side you go to Liberty State Park. Tickets are bought at the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal. What a railroad station!!! Before you can get on the ferry you go through security that is more sensitive than airport security. My hairclip made the buzzer buzz.

This is the Goldman Sachs building. It is on the Jersey side of New York Bay. It is also the tallest building in New Jersey.

Of course, one has to find and point out the Empire State Building.

There she is -- New York, New York -- this is Manhattan.

One cannot go to New York without thinking about the World Trade Centers. They were located among the five taller buildings in this picture. This is Lower Manhattan.

The famous Brooklyn Bridge is in this picture. It is the bridge behind the bridge in front on the East River.

The New York Bay is always busy. There is a Coast Guard Boat.

I believe this is the famous Staten Ferry.

And, of courese New York Police boats.