It was difficult to decide which photos to use while going through the photos taken. The light in the Centre was beautiful and there wasn’t an ugly photo that could be taken on the day.
To get into the Centre, you will need to book tickets before you visit online.
Go to: http://www.911memorial.org/getting-here
The visit is free, but I guess it is just a way for them to get all visitors information as a matter of security. Also by booking ahead of the time – at least you know you will not have to stand in a huge long 3 hour queue.
Security at the Centre was tighter than a ballerina’s bun and in line with the usual USA border control experience. But I must say that the security personal at the WTC Memorial were far friendlier than those that we have encountered at border control.
The architects and designers really did a great job on designing the memorial and the new buildings. There is a element of calm there and a peace which I hope all the families affected by this tragedy will find by having their loved one’s remembered. The waterfalls where the old building sites use to be and the light that gets reflected off the glass building create this great ambiance.
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| The AMAZING light - yes this is an unedited photo |
The World Trade Centre memorial should be a reminder of those lost but not forgotten. Our visit to the memorial site was a sad one, but one I definitely recommend.
Today I am grateful for our whole world and that I am alive to see the beauty we can create in it given the adverse circumstances. I remember those lost, not only from the terrible tragedy of September 11, but from all acts of human unkindness.
just found this rainey- awesome!
ReplyDeletehope you're having the best time in NY :)
look forward to seeing more of your travels!