Day 3

What a day!
We went for a Bagel for breakfast then hit the subway for a trip to Tribeca, on emerging from the subway steps we were greeted by a sight that made us all smile, the no 8 hook and ladder fire house, or as us mortals know it GHOSTBUSTERS HQ!!!
On the pavement outside was a painted NY fire dept logo but with the Ghostbusters logo added to the crest in the centre. We looked in through the door at the fire engine inside, on the wall is the ghostbusters sign that would have been on the front of the building, we all had a Ray Parker Jnr sing song and laughed!
Back to the subway and a short journey takes us to the ferry terminals and Battery Park, we got our tickets and cruised around Liberty, resplendent up on her plinth looking across the water, "the bird with the torch" as Tina calls her was having some work done, so I was unable to go up through the monument, Shame, it would have been interesting to actually see what goes on in a woman's head!!
We got off the ferry at Ellis Island and took in some history. This was the first landing point for the migrants coming in to settle the vast lands of the U.S.
The exhibition was interesting but the were a few references to both slavery and the native Indians being moved from their lands that reminded us that it was a difficult time for the young country.
Our Alcohol levels were running low at this point so a decision was made to head back up to The Empire State Building and our favourite bar.
We got to the 86th floor viewing deck and were rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding city as the sun set. What a fantastic way to end a busy sightseeing day.
We came out of the ESB and collapsed into out chairs at Foleys Bar! Beer was drunk, along with chicken wings and Nacho's - we were looking after our bodies as only we know how (salads are for girls!!)
A great evening with old friends and new.
I am unsure of the time we got home but I am very impressed and surprised by Tina's bar stamina and also the vast quantities of bacardi that she is consuming!!
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