The Brooklyn Bridge is such a massive structure and masterful work of intricate art. I caught myself soaking in the landscape and history as I walked through its breezy majesty that I only captured one quick photo, but my mind is flooded with memories.
Wall Street. The New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall where George Washington was sworn in as the first President of the United States, and Trinity Church were points of interest and quick touring.
The World Trade Center. The Memorial and the 9/11 Museum were powerful reminders that America will not bow to terrorism. Photographs were not allowed to be taken throughout the majority of the exhibit, but the walls were filled with quotes, recordings, artifacts, and video of the 2,977 unsung heroes that existed on that horrific day. One such man was simply Bandana. He put a red bandana over his mouth to prevent smoke inhilation, took some people to safety, then went back in the failing building to find others needing rescue. When his body was later found, survivors confirmed it was the same man who saved them. The silent noise in that museum was completely humbling. It puts my complaints about Multiple Sclerosis into perspective.
The Staten Island Ferry paced at a good clip through the harbor, and offered some beautiful views of the city scape and Lady Liberty.
I searched high and low through Little Italy to find spumoni ice cream, but had to settle for the world's most delicious cannoli at Ferrara. I'll take that.
