Today we caught the subway to Battery Point to catch the boat for our trip to the Statue of Liberty. Unfortunately it started to rain just as we got on the boat. It is only a short trip to Liberty Island and when you arrive you are given audio devices that tell you a bit of the history. Bit disappointing, I thought they could have gone into much more detail.
Then we had to put all our gear into a locker (cost $2) as we were going to the pedestal. There are 133 steps and because Annamaree's feet were sore we took the elevator which left only 26 steps. You could then go out on a narrow deck with great 360 degree views. It was a shame it was raining as it reduced the visibility. We couldn't find the elevator on the way down so ended up doing the stairs.
We picked up our gear, had something to eat and headed back to catch the boat back. We had also booked to go to Ellis Island which was nearby and where all the immigrants came to but it was 5 feet under water when superstore Sandy hit and it isn't yet reopened to tourists. Annamaree was disappointed as she was looking forward to going to Ellis Island.
When we got off the boat Annamaree decided to go back to the hotel as her feet were really hurting so I caught the subway to TimesSquare. I had lunch in the largest McDonald's store in the world. It was a 3 huge floors but I have to say the service was crappy.
I then walked 19 blocks back to the hotel as it was raining really hard and it was no fun dodging people and umbrellas. I only had one of those thin plastic ponchos on and it wasn't working very well. By the time I got back my shoes and myself were soaked.
A quick dry off and I decided to do some reading and have a nanna nap.
Annamaree was hungry as she had missed lunch so we went next door to Angelo's and had chicken noodle soup. It was delicious.
Tomorrow it is supposed to be fine so we will go to Radio City and the top of e Rockefeller Centre.
Cheers
Roz
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