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The south side
March 12, 2005 Today is our last full day in the big Apple before heading back down south and there is still so much to see. To start we headed on down to China Town, lots of cool shops and other bits of sensory overload. I enjoyed China Town, but at the same time was a little let down. I expected it to cover a larger area then it did. Just the same it was great to see. From there we walked towards the pier area just next to the Brooklyn Bridge. The view of the bridge from the pier was way cool, plus having a quick spot to grab a drink and a seat was nice. Still not used to so much walking... After the pier stop it was on to the financial district. There we saw the expected sights, the Stock market, statue of the Bull, etc and ended up at the Battery for a squinted view of the Statue of Liberty. Sometime when it's warmer out we'll have to come back and take a Ferry out to get a closer look. Next our stroll took us past the World Trade Center site. At this point the area is pretty well cleaned up, even so there is still a strong feeling of disbelief over all that was lost that dark day in 2001. After paying respects at the trade center it's back to the Brooklyn Bridge for a quick walk across, well a quick walk half way across. At this point our feet are hurting pretty good. If you have never walked the bridge I highly recommend it! The bridge itself is really cool and the view it provides of lower Manhattan is something that can't be missed. OK enough walking, time to head back to clean up and then join up with ex Atlantan's Adam and Marsha in Brooklyn to celebrate their new pad and Adam's Birfday. You just can't beat hanging with good friends and of course sipping a little whiskey doesn't hurt either.
posted by dK at 11:18 PM
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