Since we started our cruising life 12 years ago, we knew that the day we finally made it to NYC and passed the Statue of Liberty in the harbor would be a highlight. Yesterday was not a disappointment. We were pleased to share the experience with Bob Baer (who took the following collage) and John McVeigh (who put me up at his house in Philly Tuesday night after my return from Raleigh and then drove us back to Belmar NJ on Wednesday). The weather was perfect, the seas were calm, and the views all the way up the harbor from New Jersey were magnificent.
Last night, Bob's wife Sara and my Aunt Carol (both of whom live in the city) came over for drinks on the boat followed by a great dinner nearby. Tonight Emily arrives, flying in under the light of a blue moon. Next week John and Kris will join us for a little city time and part of the journey up the Hudson River. We'll be here in the city for a week, so I'm sure there will be a story or two for the next Boat's Notes.
Last Sunday, we rented a car in Belmar and drove to Philly to celebrate Debi's birthday, where we were joined by John and Karen for a great brunch and some neighborhood walking/sightseeing. We started to view the Liberty Bell but decided the line was too long. Fortunately, I got to see the following in the Philadelphia airport that evening.
And really, would you rather see an old cracked bell, or a new bell made out of Legos with no crack. And no lines!
Hope all is well in your worlds!
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