I spent a weekend in New York with a couple of friends. It was a wonderful to visit to city that never sleeps. We did the mandatory pilgrimage stopping at Liberty and Ellis island, the financial district, Soho and Greenwhich village, Times Square, Central Park and a climb on the Empire state building.New York had an interesting mix; a city that looks as if it is continously changing, while retaining its intrinsic nature. Instead of rambling on about New York (most people have been there and done that..), I'll sign off with a set of pictures below. The first two pictures show Ellis Island and the immigration waiting room in 1920. The next two pictures show Ellis Island and the immigration waiting room today. (Of course, the immigration room has been restored).
The first picture of this next set is a picture of a newspaper discussing the immigration issue in those days...looks like somethings never change after all. The second picture is flag that flew over the UN's Baghdad office (eventually damaged in an attack). The last picture is of a sculpture that was used to be within WTC. It is now a part of a memorial in Battery-park....a true testimony of the courage and spirit of New York.
2 comments:
Yes, fantastic city! Visited it three times. The view of Manhattan from Liberty Island is the finest view of any landscape I have ever seen in my life. You can feel the vibrancy so much. But actually living there would be a no no for me!
The view of Ellis Island and Liberty must have been such an enduring view for literally millions of immigrants- a historical view indeed.
Although I am more doubtful what it signifies today ;)
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