New York Day 2-3

Our second full day in NYC was spent quietly puttering around the apartment we are staying in. Josh was sick, a stomach bug, and felt awful. I didn't want to leave him, was being a mom, so our second full day was a day of rest. And Chinese food, which he desperately wanted after his stomach settled. Oh, and binge watching Star Trek The Next Generation.

Day 3 started slow, as Josh didn't sleep well. However it was fantastic and full! We took the R line to Battery Park, where we got in line. Then when we competed that line, we got in another. Eventually we boarded the Lady Liberty boat to Liberty Island.

We opted to appreciate her splendor from our seats, and no spend time on the Liberty Island, knowing we would want more time at Ellis Island. I have to say that I was so incredibly surprised to discover that my youngest really has an interest in history, and had not anticipated me wanting to move through the displays faster than he did.

This just ended up being a freaking cool picture!

After walking ourselves to the point of starvation we took the last boat back to Manhattan. Visiting Ellis Island was pretty magical. Not only were we walking through the halls that people from so many cultures entered through so long ago, we were walking the halls with so many cultures too. A multitude of languages, religions, traditional styles of dress and families of every makeup were surrounding us. I helped take pictures of a Jewish family, an Asian couple, pretended to bounce around with a young Muslim boy, and smiled at so many people who smiled back. It felt so right.

We thought we would grab a the train home but as soon as we set foot on solid ground I knew that if I didn't get substantial food in me immediately I would be miserable. So we took off marching in a purposeful direction while Josh tried to look up nearby food options at the same time I told him to just march with me, we would find something great.

We so did! Fraunces Tavern is located in the oldest building in Manhattan,tucked in the financial district, and was where George Washington gave his farewell address.(As well as threw back a lot of Ale). If we get back that way this week we look forward to checking out the Museum located above the restaurant. The atmosphere was a perfect followup to Ellis Island, and the food was really delicious.

Chicken Pot Pie and Fish and Chips

We then wandered through the financial district, down Wall Street, and peeked into luxurious lobbies with doormen and chandeliers. I had not wandered that area at night, and it certainly has a different feel than in the hustle and bustle of the workday.

We were pretty happy to drag ourselves home, and collapse on the couch, after feeding the cats that we truly are cat sitting while here. (Photo evidence included)