On Sunday, we took the new passenger service only ferry from lower Manhattan to Rockaway. On Monday, our last day, we were on our own and did a water taxi/walk from mid-town to lower Manhattan and back.
An appartment complex near the water taxi landing. Supposedly there is a swimming pool on top of the walkway between the two towers.
On the ride out to Rockaway, we passed by Coney Island. The temperature hit 90 that day, and people were out enjoying the weather.
It takes about an hour by boat to Rockaway, and then you see a big long beach. We think these grasses were planted after Hurricane Sandy to protect the beach and buildings behind. It was a fun and scenic boat ride, but there isn't much to do once you get there.
Monday we were on our own. We love that water taxi from midtown to lower Manhattan. We stopped at the Brooklyn Bridge on the Brooklyn side and then walked across the bridge into Manhattan. Even on a Monday, the bridge was crowded with walkers, bicycle riders, and of course, cars. It was a beautiful day, but got hot by early afternoon.
The famous little girl standing up to the bull of Wall Street. Actually, those two statues are on Broadway, and we wandered around for a while before we found them. Everyone was trying to take a picture, and we were barely able to take one.
We started walking up Broadway, catching this picture of the new World Trade Center Building. We'd already visited the memorial, so skipped it on this trip. If you haven't seen it, make sure you do if you are ever in New York.
It was hot. This little girl was selling lemonade on the street, so Vera bought some. It was a great trip, and Mark and Sandra were wonderful hosts.
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