August 8 - And Liberty for all.

Saturday was action packed! With no law school events to subdivide the attention of all those involved, a day full of tourist-y fun was planned.

First we set off on the ferry for Liberty Island. After several days of crushing heat and overcast humidity, I was grateful the weather was PERFECT for a full day outside.

For years people have been able to mount the base of the Statue of Liberty for a great view of the New York skyline. However since 9/11, access to the crown has been completely unavailable. On July 4th of this year they decided to reopen the crown to a few dozen people each day.
It was quite a deluxe experience! They gave us special wristbands and moved us past lines and behind closed doors. And although the climb to the top was hot and a bit treacherous, the inside glimpse was totally worth it!


After soaking in the views we hopped the ferry over to Ellis Island. I love the Immigration Museum oh so much. The museum is housed in the original building with original subway tiled walls and beautiful architectural details all over. I loved all the anecdotal stories from immigrants who passed through this portal on their journey to the new land. They had a gallery full of the treasured artifacts these people carried over from Europe as well as vintage luggage. Anyway, I highly recommend making the stop, even though energy can be low after visiting the statue.
Severin took some time to find his namesake etched on the wall of immigrants. How exciting!
While waiting, I saw what could only be a fantastic wedding being set up around the island. For at least $85,000 you can hold your wedding there too! I didn't get a great picture but it was huge and a seriously dreamy setup.


Back at Battery Park, we next rented bikes and headed over the Brooklyn Bridge for a stop for Grimaldi's and ice cream. The views were really breathtaking. Crossing that bridge is highly enjoyable (although I find Patsy's pizza to be better...).


By the time we got back to Battery Park the sun was setting and we could see the guests of the Rachel Feldberg & Jimmy Levin wedding heading to the ferry decked out in black-tie formal attire. Such great people watching for me!!