April 23, 2002 More Sightseeing in New York City

After leaving Ground Zero and the WTC Command Center, we drove north along the east side of Manhattan Island.  We passed by many well known and famous places in New York City, and through Central Park, before arriving back at my hotel.

The Raging Bull of Wall Street

The Old Customs Building

The Statue of Liberty view across the Hudson River from Battery Park, Lower Manhattan

Ellis Island view across the Hudson River from Battery Park, Lower Manhattan
Historic Jersey City Central Railroad Terminal located in Liberty Park, Jersey City, NJ view across the Hudson River from Battery Park, Lower Manhattan
World War II Monument Battery Park, Lower Manhattan	Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan Bridge

United Nations Building

Empire State Building

Dee dropped me off at the hotel about 4:30 p.m.  I went up to my room and relaxed for awhile, watched the news on TV, then decided to venture out into NYC by myself.  I didn't go far, I just walked up 7th Avenue and checked out some of the local shops.  I bought some souvenirs, things to take back to the family at home and some postcards.

The Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers where I stayed while in New York City

Times Square viewed from across the street from my hotel

By the time I got back to the hotel I was tired and hungry, so I ordered a sirloin burger with grilled onions, cheese and bacon; fries and a coke from room service.  That cost me $32!!!  It was good though ... *grin* ... I think they must have put a 1/2 pound of bacon on that burger.  After I ate, showered and got ready for bed, I wrote out postcards to family and friends.  It was a full day but one I enjoyed immensely and will never forget.