As with most every place you visit as a tourist in N.Y. you have to go through security. However, this is the only place we went to that I saw an armed soldier standing guard. Miss Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France Oct. 28th 1886 as universal symbol of freedom and democracy. She was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and designated as a National Monument in 1924. A symbolic feature that people cannot see is the broken chain wrapped around the Statue's feet. At the bottom of her robe, there is broken chains that symbolize her free forward movement, symbolizing to the world with her torch the freedom from oppression and servitude. Ticket prices aren’t too bad, only around $17.00 for adults. You can only get to the Island by the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry. Personnel and privet boats are not allowed to dock on the islands. The line was long and it was another hot day the day we went. Thankfully there were vendors there selling water and ice cr...
The photos are all beautiful! It sounds like a wonderful trip. What great sights you were able to see.
ReplyDeleteI tried to post on your first blog but it wouldn't take for me.
So glad you had a wonderful trip and
ReplyDeletea beautiful photos.
I nearly missed for this comment place because it's hard to seen it.
Of course I has my glasses on:-)
Thank you for your visit.
A comment place is okay now but you are NOT happy about the slide shows?
ReplyDeleteNest time it should be okay:-)
Enjoy your week!
Oh where is this? It looks like home to me. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI'm still using Live Writer for insert things though I've not used much in the way of slideshows or video. I don't know what I'd do without Live Writer. Nice pictures my friend, thanks for sharing.
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