Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Saturday morning -- We caught the subway to Battery Park where we boarded a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Entering the park, it was sobering to see this statue, which had been displayed in front of the World Trade Center for three decades, prior to September 11, 2001.

Read the plaque for more history on this sculpture.

Just had to snap this photo of a man feeding squirrels, especially for Gordon and Grayson.

The view from aboard the ferry

You're going to see several photos like the one below in this post; the skyline view from the ferry was remarkable. It was refreshing to get a wide perspective of the tall buildings from afar.

Gary and me, as the ferry nears Liberty Island.

Lady Liberty -- Beautiful!

Enjoying the panaramic view of Manhattan from Liberty Island.

Next stop -- Ellis Island

We enjoyed a 25-minute film that briefly explained the history of immigration through Ellis Island. Then we spent time touring the museum ~ Amazing history!

Most fascinating is knowing that my great-grandparents passed through this very port when they moved their lives to America from Norway, way back in 1912!

(The photo of immigrants below is not that of my kin). :)

Catching the ferry back to Battery Park from Ellis Island

View of Ellis Island from the ferry

Walking back through Battery Park to catch the subway to our hotel.