We are breakfast at the hotel and then got on the bus and went to Battery City to get on the ferry that took us to Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty. I have always wanted to see it and it was breathtaking just as I had imagined it would be. We went in and walked around and then took the steps up to the viewing area we could go out on. Bill told us we were going a different way to get on the elevator but before long we realized we had to walk all the way up because we had come too far to turn back. I felt bad for Charlie and Sue. They made it but had to take it very slow. There was a beautiful view of Ellis Island and also the New York Skyline. A nice couple behind us took our picture with the skyline in back of us. I took pictures for a few couples too. We ate lunch on Liberty Island and then went through the gift shop. Took the ferry over to Ellis Island. Bill and I went to the top of the ferry. It was 76 and beautiful out. We got some great pictures. We spent two hours at Ellis Island. The building was built in the 1800’s and was absolutely beautiful. They would have 15 immigrants come through a day. We looked up relatives, but only found Grandpa Frederick S.
We paid $7 for a half hr to search on their computer. We looked for Wes and Gayla’s relatives too but didn’t find them. Took the ferry back to Battery City and got back on the bus. It took a long time to get out of the city and to our restaurant because the traffic was so heavy. Got to our restaurant and had a wonderful buffet and listened to a couple play instruments and sing. Lots of people danced. We danced by our table. Dad and I were dancing on a stairs. He’s so funny!
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