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East Coast Memorial
As we wandered through Battery Park, we stumbled on the East Coast Memorial which faces the Statue of Liberty.
This memorial honors the 4,601 missing American servicemen who lost their lives in the Atlantic Ocean while engaged in combat during World War II and there is nothing like a memorial to make you take stock of how fortunate we are in the 21st century.
Designed by the architectural firm of Gehron and Seltzer, the monument consists of a large, paved plaza punctuated by eight massive 19-foot tall gray granite pylons (four each on the southern and northern sides) onto which are inscribed the names, rank, organization and state of each of the deceased.
This place took my breath away and I had a tear in my eye. So many have given their lives before us. And architecturally, this is a stunning piece paying homage to so many.
Note: Please be respectful when you visit this memorial. Nothing worse than people taking cheesey selfies with two fingers in the air (peace sign). Be humbled by the loss of these lives.
This memorial honors the 4,601 missing American servicemen who lost their lives in the Atlantic Ocean while engaged in combat during World War II and there is nothing like a memorial to make you take stock of how fortunate we are in the 21st century.
Designed by the architectural firm of Gehron and Seltzer, the monument consists of a large, paved plaza punctuated by eight massive 19-foot tall gray granite pylons (four each on the southern and northern sides) onto which are inscribed the names, rank, organization and state of each of the deceased.
This place took my breath away and I had a tear in my eye. So many have given their lives before us. And architecturally, this is a stunning piece paying homage to so many.
Note: Please be respectful when you visit this memorial. Nothing worse than people taking cheesey selfies with two fingers in the air (peace sign). Be humbled by the loss of these lives.
Cheetham Wetlands
The Cheetham Wetlands is a very large space covering 420 hectares made up of man made and natural lagoons, which was created on old salt works land. The wetlands attract a variety of birdlife.
Wheelchair accessible. Good parking. Kid friendly sky. Great for riding a bike. Good walking tracks. Views out over the ocean. Picnic tables and shelter here. Toilets available.
Wheelchair accessible. Good parking. Kid friendly sky. Great for riding a bike. Good walking tracks. Views out over the ocean. Picnic tables and shelter here. Toilets available.
St. Peter's Abbey
"Small, simple and peaceful"
This is a lovely Abbey and one were we sang one piece for no audience. The architecture is stunning and some of the sculptures are truly amazing. There is no fee to enter and unlike the Dom you can expect it to be quiet. The cemetery attached is amazing - graves so small - people must have been tiny in those days.
This is a lovely Abbey and one were we sang one piece for no audience. The architecture is stunning and some of the sculptures are truly amazing. There is no fee to enter and unlike the Dom you can expect it to be quiet. The cemetery attached is amazing - graves so small - people must have been tiny in those days.