>It is Sunday morning and we are on our way to our new destination, Liberty Harbor Marina in Jersey City, NJ. After we collected our troupes early this morning we quietly drifted along the Shrewsbury River to get to the awaiting ocean and onward towards the Hudson River Delta where we are to find our new resting place and hopefully a nice marina for the upcoming week.
On this short run we have been joined by Christine, Jennifer and Rocco. I am sure they have enjoyed the ride even though it is a hazy day. Nevertheless, the seas are calm and skies are clear yet hidden by a veil of fog lifting of the water.
As we approach the Big Apple and cross under the grandiose Verrazano Bridge that connects Brooklyn and Staten Island, slowly but surely the grate lady emerges in front of our eyes, Lady Liberty, the famous Statue of Liberty. In the background of which lies the great city of New York, “the Big Apple”. Opposite of which on the western side is downtown Jersey City, while on the eastern side, a bit in the distance emerges the city of Brooklyn, NY. All merged into one, just separated by two great rivers, The big old Hudson and the East River. As they join they create this magnificent Delta just below downtown Manhattan crowned with the Verrazano bridge, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Ah, what a site! Yes, we have seen it a number of times, yet it always takes our breath away.
Liberty Marina is quite a large marina. I would say one of the largest so far. Our dock is in a prime location and easily maneuvered to and from. There are two great restaurants in the marina and a lovely well supplied Marina store.
After the wash-down and all associated chores were done, we all were eager to cool off and enjoy a five star meal in the Marina restaurant.
Our guest have parted after lunch and here we are all to ourselves till our next visitors arrive.