Took a second final-study break with Noveen, but this time we just hung out around our dorm. First we went to the elevated acre, which is this really nice garden and grass area overlooking the FDR that's tucked in among a bunch of skyscrapers. I image that tons of people come here for lunch during the week, but since we went on a Sunday afternoon, it was pretty empty.
View of the river, overlooking the FDR
After that, we decided to take a ride on the Staten Island Ferry, which is totally free and super nice. It was crowded with tons of tourists and Staten Islanders, but we still got to feel the sea breeze in our hair after elbowing our way through to the balcony.
You also get to go right past the Statue of Liberty, which is cool. And there's great views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge.
After the ride over, you have to get off and get back onto the ferry to get back to Manhattan. I remember Dad, always full of wisdom, telling me when we took the trip: And that's about as much time as you want to spend in Staten Island...
Then Noveen made me go to Chipotle and then eat coconut popsicles... One successful day, check!
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