New York - Day 5

Today, we alked through Central Park on our way to Line 1 of the subway.  We took the subway to Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhatten.  From there we took a ferry to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.  I bought the tickeys on-line which is the best way to go.  You get reserve tickets which shortens the wait time once you get there.  However, purchase them well in advance.  You have to purchase special tickets to enter the statue and an additional ticket to climb the stairs to the cown of the statue.  They must be purchased before you get on the ferry.  They were sold out sometime before I purchased our tckets on Saturday.  We stopped at 59th street on the ride back to the apartment for some shopping.  Joy to the world, another fifteen blocks of walking. 

The photos reveal it was was a cloudy and hazy day.  I also recommend the rental of the audio tour.  It provides insight to the immigrant experience.  Also, don't miss the free movie on Ellis Island.  It is a good intro to the tour.