We are very used to getting on the G-Line and making the switch to the L-Line. That zips us over to Manhattan after one interim stop. We generally end up crossing over to 6th or 8th to catch trains going uptown or downtown. We’re getting quite used to figuring out the quickest or most convenient way. For example, prior to this trip we didn’t have enough experience to know that it’s quicker to grab an express when going a long distance and finally switching to a local to get to stations not serviced by the express trains. Some walks between line can be long and arduous too, so we’re still learning which to avoid. The system is dirty and has far too many stairs. Still, mastering Manhattan, even if below its streets, seems an accomplishment.
Speaking of which, today we crawled up the inside of the Statue of Liberty. In Vancouver, I read the the National Park Service re-opened access to the crown earlier in the year. I logged on and bought reservations. We most definitely would not have had the chance to even go into the pedestal had we not booked ahead. There seem to be literally ten of thousands of people just visiting over the holidays. I didn’t know if was such a draw at this time of year. In fact, I once wondered if things would even be open.
Looking out the few windows in the Statue of Liberty’s crown was something to remember. The head itself was not very big. Getting up the spiral stairway was a minor feat.
We went back to TKTS today but I think we’re going to have to pay full price to see West Side Story. Tomorrow it might only get to a high of 28F. What is that, –5C? For a high? This weather changes constantly and is unlike Vancouver’s. We may start out the day tomorrow by going to The Natural History Museum as it’s sure to have sufficient heating.