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The Plattekill (No Trespassing Edition)

The summer has been quite hot and ripe for a nice swim at one of the Hudson Valley's great swimming holes.  The Plattekill doesn'...

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Governors Island

Laura and the Freedon Tower

Jersey City

Nice spot to listen to the waves crashing

Downtown and the fort on Governors Island

A nice little walk

Buildings to be removed

Ellis Island


Ms. Liberty

Storm King Art

Lighthouse on southern end

Verrazano Bridge

Bayonne Bridge

Laura & The Statue of Liberty


An Old Pizza restaurant

Great place to go for run or bike if you're a city dweller

Brooklyn

Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges

More Brooklyn


I had heard of Governor's Island in the past, but never thought much of it.  An old Coast Guard base used to be situated here and buildings soon to be torn down cover much of the island.  I recently read of a 10K race they would have on the island.  I took a pass on that, but decided it'd be a great place to picnic.  A nice cool breeze and views of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, it most certainly did!

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