Did someone say “day trip” to NYC?? Count me in! I’m heading out tomorrow for a one-day trip to the 9/ll Memorial and Museum sponsored by my local community center. This trip will give me the time I didn’t have on my first visit to the museum to finish the tour. And, of course, I’m up for any opportunity to go to the Big Apple!
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A big day out for you all in so many ways. . . . A grand shot Stacy and hope you get back for longer next time.
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Thanks, Patti, and me, too 🙂 I’d love to be able to see Central Park in all its autumn glory …
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Take your time Stacy, not much glory happening there yet!
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Good to know I haven’t missed it. Hope springs eternal 😉
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Nice shot Stacy! I went up to the crown once when I was 16 probably hmm in 1974? The torch was closed at the time for repair. I’ll never forget how hot it was in there. I think it was August and it was sooooo humid. I’m so glad I did it though. I’ll never forget it!
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That’s so awesome, Laura! I can’t imagine what that must have been like. I had a pass to go in the pedestal (the nice lady at the ticket booth just handed it to me!), but I ended up not being able to use it. Now, if it had been one for the crown (or torch), I would have definitely MADE the time 😃
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Stacy, what a powerful, gorgeous photo. You are living the life!
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I so am, Alys!! Thanks so much 🙂
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🙂
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Fantastic light. And a wonderful opportunity to go back and take the photos you missed!
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Yes, indeed 🙂
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OMG the idea of a day trip to New York, just doesn’t seem possible, so jealous.
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Just pulling out of the parking lot now, Leanne 🙂 There’s an empty seat next to me just calling out to you …
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Okay, I’ll be there in about 27 hours.
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Nice shot of the robust lady holing up her light of hope.
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Had a go at long exposure. I did learn it helps to have fast-moving clouds 🙂 Thanks, Lisa!
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Have fun – looks to be a great weather day for the trip too.
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A bit blustery, Robert, but nothing too bad. We ended up only having about 45 minutes to roam around the pools and about 2-1/2 hours inside the museum. Spent 9 hours on the bus 🙂 But it was great to be back in NYC, even for that short amount of time!
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Have a great time! We were really moved by the place, as our blogpost showed. Couldn’t manage the museum, however. Looking forward to reading your views on it.
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Thanks so much for your comment! I actually wrote a post on my first visit to the museum (https://visualventuring.com/2015/09/11/911-memorial-museum-world-trade-center/) as well as on my recent visit to the Memorial pools (https://visualventuring.com/2015/10/04/911-memorial-new-york-city/). Such emotional places, and the enormity and scope of what is included in the museum is astounding. I questioned whether returning to the museum to “finish” my visit was a good thing to do, given how emotionally drained I was after the first. But I just felt the need to see it through to completion. There is just so much there that really can not be digested in a single visit.
That being said, I can now say that, having been inside twice, it is unlikely I will ever revisit it. Even knowing what to expect, I still found it a difficult experience. I definitely will visit your post to read about your thoughts on the Memorial.
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Thanks! Please be sure to leave a comment.
We will return since our daughter has to see it. We left the memorial drained but hopeful about the future in the end.
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What an amazingly cool shot of Lady Liberty, Stacy! Hope you have a fantastic time in the Big Apple!
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Thanks, Nancy! And, while I spent more time on the bus to-and-from the city, it was wonderful to be back there, if only for what turned out to be about four hours 🙂
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🙂
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That is a great shot.
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Thanks, Jackie! I was trying out my 10-stop ND filter. While I had many “off” shoots, I was really pleased with this one 🙂
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