Because the Fourth of July is approaching, I feel that it’s necessary to write about my recent trip to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Last weekend, my family came to New York to vist me and do some sightseeing. It was the perfect time for me to take advantage of some tourist attractions that I had been too cool to do on my own. My parents were the perfect targets for tourism: white socks, gym shoes, maps in hand and fanny packs. (Ok, minus the fanny pack, but my mom did have a one-strap backpack.) We decided to check out Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. And of course, it had been pouring all day and continued to do so as we waited in line for the ferry. After a soggy half-hour wait, we were finally cruising along the Hudson River. Then she came into view through the fog and spray. Lady Liberty was staring down at us in all of her green glory. We leaned out the window, took pictures and even bought foam headbands to show our pride. (Or maybe our extreme tourism.)
So we look like idiots, but it’s hard to combine that much history and fun with a $2 headband from Columbia.
