Headed out just after 9AM as we had tickets reserved to see the 9/11 Memorial. Rode the subway, short walk to the site. There is still lots of construction going on and lots of security checks before you enter into the memorial. Looking into both pools was very surreal. Seeing the names engraved of all those that died was something I don't think I will ever forget. It is really hard to put Into words what it feels like being there. Looking around the site and thinking that the very same was happening that day on September 11th, 2001, people working, walking, just going about their lives and within an instant all that was known and familiar changed so tragically.
There is a Callery Pear tree there that is quite amazing. We read that after the attacks it was left behind, a 8ft stump. It was moved to another park and nursed back to health where it grew to be 30ft. In 2010 it was uprooted in a storm, but managed to survive. It was moved to WTC site in December 2010 and now "embodies the story of survival and resilience that is so important to the history of 9/11". Truly an amazing thing to see.
Spent some time walking around the Financial District, spoke to an officer outside the NYSE. It was surrounded with fencing and I was curious as to why. He told us that it has been that was since 9/11 and that it the way it is all around the Financial District. The public an no longer allowed to go into the important buildings. People that work there are checked and enter though security gates.
Cole was able to get to a collector's store and bought some stuff for his collections. Then back on the subway over to Hooks and Ladder Company #8...to buy a t-shirt, they must have been out on a call so will need to head back before going home. Next stop the Village. Loved this area, a lot quieter, great old buildings, small shops. Looked around Washington Square Park, a beautiful space, tables set up for those wanting to play a game of chess, places to sit and relax and just take a moment.
Two places we wanted to check out was Rocco's Italian Pastries and Joe's Pizza. Found them both and both were worth the trip. Pizza was true NY style and the cannoli's along with an Americano coffee......delicious!!!
Figured out on the map we could walk to the High Line Park. We do lots of looking at maps and have done very well getting ourselves around and figuring out the Subway lines. High Line is a park that was developed from an abandoned elevated train. It is a great space to walk and take in the views of the city.
While on this walk Kylar recognized a building he had seen watching College Humour videos on YouTube (probably not age appropriate hahaha). We went down to check it out and confirmed this is their office space. Spoke with security and reception was kind enough to email an executive assistant she knew as typically no one is allowed upstairs unless you work there. If you know someone working there they need to come to the lobby and get you. Well, Jeff came down and took us for a tour of their office space. Kylar was thrilled. They were filming while we were there as well. He got to meet Kevin, Patrick, Jeff, Dave and Murphy. They were all so very kind and gracious taking the time to speak with Kylar and pose for pictures. Kylar said it was the highlight of his day.
So many things to see when walking around, most of the time walking forward we are looking up.
The Village..
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