#New york midtown madness 2 wtc full
We saw it during the bareness of winter, but isn’t she so pretty in full bloom? Credit: 9/11 Memorial & Museum. I loved standing by the Survivor Tree, sharing its story with the girls and talking about how it represented resilience and hope. The Memorial is there to remember those lost, recognize the endurance of those who survived, the courage of those who risked their lives to save others, and the compassion of all who supported us in our darkest hours. It’s a very spiritual and reflective place made sacred through tragic loss. Hundreds of swamp white oak trees line the surrounding plaza. The 9/11 Memorial consists of two enormous reflecting pools set in the footprints of the twin towers.Įach pool is about an acre in size and 30-foot waterfalls cascade down all sides. 911 Memorial MuseumĪfter the One World Observatory, we quietly walked around the north and south memorial pools of the 911 Memorial. There is a guide who gives a short talk on the observation deck about Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge, the building of One World Observatory, and how this area has recovered, and is booming, since September 11. It’s hard to believe it’s been that long, the terror still seems so fresh. Savannah turned from the window and the Hudson River view she was gazing upon and said, View of the Brooklyn Bridge shot using our 24-70 lens It could just as easily been us on that day as it was back then. I enjoyed walking around to see the grandeur of New York from above, but I couldn’t stop my mind from drifting to what happened 16 years ago and how we were near the spot at almost the same height. I won’t spoil the surprise for you, but be prepared for it when you first enter the viewing floor and are shown are short movie.
The One World Observatory, or Freedom Tower, gave the most exquisite 360 views of Manhattan and surrounding New York boroughs. There is great coffee at Épicerie Boulud, but drink it before you go to One World as you can’t get through security with it! The One World Observatory In front of the One World Observatory I loved the inside of the design more than the outside, which is meant to resemble a dove. There was an easy pace rolling through here. The Oculus in its crisp clean, unique design spoke of promise and lightness. It is a train station connecting different subway lines and the PATH train to Jersey. The “Oculus” serves as the centerpiece of the World Trade Center Transportation. We began our experience at the World Trade Center walking through The Oculus to the One World Observatory. It includes One World Observatory (or Freedom Tower), The Oculus, and the 911 Memorial and Museum which is extraordinary in its design, symbolism, and remembrance. The One World Trade Center is at the site where the tragedies of Septemhappened and over 2,700 people lost their lives. Our visit to the One World Trade Center in New York was poignant and gave me hope that we can rise up with a bigger love and purpose.
While I’m not delusional enough to think these acts of terror won’t continue to happen, I have hope that the rest of us, the ones with goodness in our hearts, can rise up with a love bigger than their hate and silence them. If they did, these attacks would happen more often because it’s so easy for it to happen. The longer I stayed and nothing happened, the more I realized we really do live in a relatively safe world and the evil we hear so much about doesn’t have a lot of power. I remained safe and happy having a wonderful time.
The fear began to subside a little each day because nothing happened. That’s not even to mention some enraged disconnected soul armed with an AK 47 hell bent on destruction. In a world dominated by stories of terrorist attacks I knew at any given moment I could be struck down by a truck or a pipe bomb in a subway station. Perhaps a little longer than that if I’m honest. I was fairly skittish on the first few days of our time in New York City.
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