We kept Marijane and Willie very busy. Because we were working around our temple schedule, we were up bright and early to see the sites of Manhattan!
At the 9/11 Memorial site. We toured the outside first seeing the World One Trade Center and the memory pools.
Visiting 'The Survivor Tree'. As the rescue workers were cleaning up the site, a small tree was found alive amongst the rubble. It was 'rescued' and taken to the Bronx to be cared for until it was planted on the grounds in 2010. (This tree also survived Hurricane Sandy in October 2012!)
Having to work in the temple, I left Marijane and Willie to explore the 9/11 museum on their own.
They also took a Circle Line Cruise around the island of Manhattan. They are becoming experts of NYC!
We met up with them to go to Grand Central Station and get a bite to eat.
Here we are in Grand Central Station. This is a special spot considering their father (and Stan's!) served his mission in the Eastern States Mission and would have walked through this station many times.
I added this photo so you might be able to see just how 'grand' Grand Central Station was!
Our last event of the night......taking the Big Bus Night Tour of Downtown Manhattan. It was great sitting on top of a comfortable bus on a beautiful night just taking in all the sites like....the Empire State Building. (Which, by the way, was lit up in blue and green....and I'm not sure why! But it was beautiful.)
The iconic department store of America...Macy's! Love the GIANT lighted bag on this very busy corner.
It has been one busy busy week for these Sisters. They leave tomorrow and will probably go home and sleep for a week! We had a great time and we were so glad they were able to come and share in our mission experience! We love you!
In 2012, new owners installed a new computer driven LED light system. The system is capable of displaying 16 million colors, which can change instantaneously. Lights are displayed for various holidays and celebrations.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great sight on our night city tour.