After Heidi's race, we decided to split up and head our separate ways. Heidi and Sarah hopped on the Gray Line bus which brings them on different tours around the city. They chose to do a tour of Lower Manhattan and Upper Manhattan (with the intention of catching the Brooklyn and Holiday Lights tours tomorrow.) Because the weather was so gorgeous (60 degrees and sunny), I took off on a tromp around Manhattan. Starting at 125th Street, I began the long journey on Riverside down to the base of Manhattan, pit stopping where I found various attractions.
There are numerous parks lining the river's edge where families were playing on playgrounds and in the grass. This particular park was dedicated to Eleanor Roosevelt.
A memorial dedicated to sailors and soldiers everywhere.
The most memorable part of today's trip included St. Paul's Chapel. This chapel stands near the 9/11 site, and as the plaque states, has survived numerous devastating events.
When volunteers first arrived at the 9/11 site, they worked for hours picking through the rubble and searching for survivors. Especially during the first three months after the terrorist attacks (and for a couple of years afterwards), the chapel opened it's doors to volunteers and provided a place for them to rest on cots such as these.
Piled high were badges belonging to victims of fire departments, police forces, or other rescue teams. Along with their badges are a number of insignia from volunteers that visited and assisted after the attacks.
We are down to one more weekend here in New York. I know for myself, it still doesn't feel like reality! Like the title mentions, it won't be until my feet are back on Minnesota soil that I will realize our experience here in NY has come to an end. Here's to the best nine days of our lives!
-Megan
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