After dodging the ferries and acquainting ourselves with Liberty Landing Marina, long time NJ friends Kathie Sindin and Dan Stewart kindly brought lunch to the hungry travelers. Dan, having recently undergone double knee replacements, made it up the ladder and down the stairs and back up again to tour the boat and finally to rest on the fly bridge with a lovely lunch and view of the NYC skyline. Wonderful time catching up with everyone’s adventures.
Monday we spent another perfect day in the company of Marty’s sister Eileen and her (our) friend Linda on a trip to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Beginning with our ferry ticket purchase at the Central Railroad of NJ terminal (1889, Peabody and Stearns architects), touring the Main Building of the Ellis Island National Immigration Museum (1892, designed by architects Tilton and Boring), and finally visiting the Statue of Liberty (French sculptor Auguste Bartholde, dedicated in 1886), the day was satisfying as an exploration of historic architecture as well as an enlightenment of the immigration process of the past. It is interesting to note that almost half of current American citizens are descended from the 12 million persons that immigrated through Ellis Island. A tribute to Thomas Patrick Halpin, Marty’s Dad, was found in the wall of remembrance (panel 182).
After we all surpassed our step goals on Monday, it was a relief to relax with Marty’s sister Barb and her husband Bob on Tuesday. Just returned from an Alaskan adventure, they were so wonderful to join us, share their travel experiences, and provide us all with an abundance of delightful luncheon fare.
Aisling goes Looping 
Thanks, Lyn, for your informative update. So glad you got to see some of the family. Safe travels! 🍀💚🍀
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