Freedom took a ten day trip with the Black family to New York City.She traveled by car and stopped for one night in Virginia, then saw some cousins in Maryland before staying with family in the city. The first city day included the Museum of Natural History, where Night at the Museum was filmed, and the Planetarium. She also took a hike in Central Park and saw some rowers.
The next day was in the Bronx, where the New York Yankees played the Tampa Bay Rays at the new Yankee stadium. Go Yanks!!
Tuesday, we went to the borough of Brooklyn and to the 9-1-1- call center. The building walls are made of the same material that's in bullet proof vests and security was very high. Freedom passed all background checks and was allowed on the floor to visit with the brass.Tuesday night we went back into Manhattan for Shrek the Broadway musical. Great performance!
Wednesday was a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The Statue is made of thin sheets of copper. It is only 3/32 of an inch or the thickness of two coins! She is an amazing site and Freedom was in awe. To the left is a photo of a life-sized replica of Liberty's face. On the right we are with a park ranger in front of the original torch from the Statue of Liberty. It was replaced with a new one in 1986. Other sites Freedom visited included Saint Patrick's Cathedral, FAO Schwartz toy store, and Rockefeller Center where she took an elevator up 70 stories to the top to see the entire NYC skyline. Good thing Freedom isn't afraid of heights! What a great trip for Freedom, Lauren, and Gregory Black along with the rest of the Black family. Can't wait to go back!
