Trip 2: The Roads

Still upload pictures of the my second Governor's Island trip and these show the few streets roads on the small plot of land.

Intersection of Kimball Rd. and Hay Rd.

Down the street some impressive trees and a little house.

There's nothing little about this house.

Private Merle B. Hay first casualty of WWI.

Every town has a Central Ave.

Nice archway.

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Trip 2: Castle Williams

Okay so you get on Governor's Island for free, so what do notice? Well it is very militaristic. There are forts, barracks, moats, and castles. They even had there own railroad system, the shortest in the world. Let's look around.

Once off the boat you feel the family-friendly atmosphere.

I believe these are offices, the barracks are not for the public.

The library.

The seldom used parking lot.(No cars are allowed)

A castle let's charge.

Took four years to complete, 1807-1811.

Castle Williams, if I took a proper tour I'd tell you more history.


Next time I wonder the streets. .

Ferry Time

While going to Governor's Island you need to take a small ferry boat. The ferry reminds me of the old fashioned boats so I modified this first picture, using Gimp, to reflect that old time feel.

Trying to be an artist.

The original.

No matter what taxis are always speeding.

Love that design on the dock.

I heard they will be updating these old docks.

And were off.

Next time more off the island. .

The Met

Passed by The Met some time ago. It was very upscale.

The front steps.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street
New York, New York 10028-0198
Closed: Mondays
Admissions: $20 Adults/$10 Students

Nice building very grand.

Imagine the rent across the street.

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Day at the Museum

Night at the Museum was wrong these dioramas are not miniatures they're life size. Again mislead by Hollywood.

Ooooh the first meeting. It will go well right? Oh my God he moved.

The American Museum of Natural History

Central Park West and 79th Street in New York City
Open daily 10:00 a.m.—5:45 p.m.
Suggested admission:
Adults: $15.00
Children (2-12): $8.50
Senior/Student with ID: $11.00

This picture is blurry because he moved. Time to go outside.

A rear balcony closed to everyone but the pigeons.

Nice planter at the side entrance.

Someone got the L out the place.

Wait did that eagle statue across the street just move. Oh no, not again.

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Governor's Island July 21, 2007

This is my most recent trip to Governor's Island and on one of the most beautiful days all year long.

Oh no a mid-size wall stands in my way.

Directions to the Governors Island Ferry

The Governors Island Ferry departs from the Battery Maritime Building located adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry in Lower Manhattan.
Admission: Free

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, visitors to the Island can take a guided tour with the National Park Service. Ferries for guided tours leave the Battery Maritime Building at 10 AM and 1 PM.

Whew! It's only a few feet long.

Nice windows and bricks.

Side view, not as clean.

Must be a religious place, notice the star.

The box for posting service times.

Again the side that the public is not supposed to see.

Columns. I used to know what these house styles were called, really.

Let's get closer.

Closer still.

And that's as far as we can go inside.

Turned around saw these plants.

More houses and flowers.























This is new.

A horse made of tires and wires.





































Beautiful view looking back to Manhattan. .

Macy's Flower Show 2006

This was the 2006 Macy's Flower Show. It was their 32th anniversary. Each year has a specific theme the 2007 is New York Flora Exotica but I can't recall the one for 2006. If you know leave a comment.

A beehive made from plants.

Macy's Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

One of the giant bees up close.

Hanging plants were everywhere.

Cacti and dry plants, they only ones I can keep alive at home.

Well that looks a bit naughty.

More of that tree from last post.

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