We also found that New Yorkers are very nice people who will help give directions, advice, etc. We happened upon a local lady on the subway. She overheard us trying to decide the best place to get off to see the World Trade Center area and ended up not only telling us where to get off, but walking us to the corner and giving detailed directions.
Saint Paul's Chapel is a museum of sorts for the 9/11 tragedy. Located directly across the street from the towers, St. Paul's did not sustain any damage -- not even one broken window! The chapel became the resting place for all the weary rescuers and workers. People came from around the world to cook, counsel, and aid the heroes who risked their lives every day. Even professionals such as chiropractors came to give physical relief to these people. The church's pews became dining chairs and beds.
The church is lined with many of the well-wishers notes and pictures of those horrible times. We didn't even take photos inside; although, many were. It just seemed disrespectful. However, I highly recommend visiting the Chapel. It is a beautiful place.
We walked on to a walking bridge that gave a birds eye view of the construction. Eight years later and the rebuilding just doesn't seem to be that far along.
The walking bridge took us into an entrance of a building. After walking through the building to the other side, we realized we were in the World Financial Center that sits on the Hudson River. A beautiful building!
There was an outdoor "hot dog" place -- not a typical New York hot dog cart; but, an upscale one for all the employees to come and get lunch and sit in the gorgeous gardens in between the building and the Hudson. We took advantage of that!
For some reason, New York was stifling hot! Granted it was August and it is supposed to be hot in August; but, the weeks prior to our going they were unseasonably cool. Anyway, our only hope was that our subway car would have air conditioning (and we did have a few that weren't, ugh!)
This is what we looked like when we found one -- and a bonus when you could sit down!!
The Upper West Side was our next stop and we spent a few hours in the American Museum of Natural History. We looked and looked for Jed and the Indians from "Night at the Museum" but could not find them!
My dentist, who used to live in NYC, gave me several recommendations for restaurants. This one was my favorite -- Carmine's. A family-style Italian place that was delicious! MMM -- wish I could have their lasagna tonight!
Once again finished the night out at Time's Square.
Ugh...only one more night in the city...
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