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[Bunk]

Is that the Freedom Tower and 9/11 Museum at Ground Zero?

Yes as to Freedom Tower (one World Trade Center)
The white building at 9 o'clock is the oculus.
That contains the PATH trains to NJ and the subways.
It is also a shopping mall.

Attached photos are oculus at street level, One World Trade Center at street level, pools, and the 9/11 Museum

 

[SueDonJ]

Yes as to Freedom Tower (one World Trade Center)
The white building at 9 o'clock is the oculus.
That contains the PATH trains to NJ and the subways.
It is also a shopping mall.

Attached photos are oculus at street level, One World Trade Center at street level, pools, and the 9/11 Museum

Beautiful photos, Bunk. I was there for the first time last fall (feels like a lifetime ago now!) and didn't have enough time to go into the museum so it's definitely on my list to go back. I was really struck by the new growth in the surrounding gardens, and the white roses placed in the names of victims to commemorate their birthdays stopped me cold.

 

[Bunk]

Beautiful photos, Bunk. I was there for the first time last fall (feels like a lifetime ago now!) and didn't have enough time to go into the museum so it's definitely on my list to go back. I was really struck by the new growth in the surrounding gardens, and the white roses placed in the names of victims to commemorate their birthdays stopped me cold.

Thanks Sue:

What are the things that are hanging from a line above the sphere.

The museum is well worth visiting. It's emotionally draining, especially when you learn personal details about the victims and their families.

 

[SueDonJ]

Thanks Sue:

What are the things that are hanging from a line above the sphere.

The museum is well worth visiting. It's emotionally draining, especially when you learn personal details about the victims and their families.

It was an art installation with lines criss-crossed along one side of the site. Enlarge your view to see the explanation.

 

[Bunk]

Here is the Westchester County 9/11 memorial called the rising. It's located at the base of the Kensico Dam in Valhalla, NY. The stones at the bottom contain the names of the 111 victims that were Westchester County residents. There are similar memorials throughout the NYC area.

 

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This letter was leaning against Babe Ruth's memorial. I removed Jake's last name in 3 places.

 

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Here is a photo of the USS Slater, a World War II destroyer escort that saw service in the Pacific . It's now a museum in Albany. Was in dry dock in Staten Island for repairs for a few weeks. The Slater is making the trip on the Hudson back to Albany and passed by Rockwood Park (just north of the Tappan Zee Bridge) around 5:00 pm this afternoon.The Slater was accompanied by two tug boats. An article about the Slater is enclosed.

 

[Bunk]

The haze from the forest forest in the West has reached the Hudson River. About two hours before sunset the sun became a bright red ball that was all that was visible in a sky of haze
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[RNCollins]

The haze from the forest forest in the West has reached the Hudson River. About two hours before sunset the sun became a bright red ball that was all that was visible in a sky of haze
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Yes, we have been having amazing sunsets since the smoke from the west coast forest fires have arrived here in NY.

 

[easyrider]

Yes, we have been having amazing sunsets since the smoke from the west coast forest fires have arrived here in NY.

Wow, I didn't realize the smoke from here ended up there.

Bill

 

[Bunk]

The haze from the fires in the West cleared on Friday. Since then, we have had perfect fall weather: Brisk and sunny.
Some birds have started migrating south. Ospreys are soaring. Some hummingbirds are still around and haven't migrated yet.

Have the fires in the West been contained?

 

[tonyg]

Wow, I didn't realize the smoke from here ended up there.

Bill

Bill, you need to stop smoking.

 

[Bunk]

Hemp fields: Pine Island (Orange County New York). Pine Island is a major onion producer thanks to its"black dirt" soil.

Now some farmers are shifting to hemp.
I don't know if you've ever driven by one, but I did the other day and the smell was so strong I thought there was a dead skunk on the road next to my car.
I feel sorry for people that live or work near these fields.

 

[WinniWoman]

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Hemp fields: Pine Island (Orange County New York). Pine Island is a major onion producer thanks to its"black dirt" soil.

Now some farmers are shifting to hemp.
I don't know if you've ever driven by one, but I did the other day and the smell was so strong I thought there was a dead skunk on the road next to my car.
I feel sorry for people that live or work near these fields.

My old neck of the woods!

 

[Bunk]

My old neck of the woods!

MaryAnn: Have the leaves started to change color. How about posting some photos of the foliage . There are just a few trees here that have patches of color.

Thanks

 

[WinniWoman]

MaryAnn: Have the leaves started to change color. How about posting some photos of the foliage . There are just a few trees here that have patches of color.

Thanks

Well right now I’m in Vermont and yes they are looking beautiful.

 

[WinniWoman]

Here’s some more from this weekend. VT and NH

 

[Bunk]

Have you seen the series Upload on Amazon Prime.
Well you don't have to die to experience this heavenly view:
It's Lake Mohonk Mountain House near New Paltz NY (Must be a guest or pay to hike on trails)

 

[WinniWoman]

Have you seen the series Upload on Amazon Prime.
Well you don't have to die to experience this heavenly view:
It's Lake Mohonk Mountain House near New Paltz NY (Must be a guest or pay to hike on trails)

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Very close to where I used to live! Been there a couple of times. It's so very awesome! The building and the scenery. Feels like you are in France! (Not that I have been to France. LOL!).

Pre COVID you still had to make reservations ($) to go there, whether just for the day to browse the grounds, or for a meal or to stay overnight, of course.

 

[jme]

If you're going to Mohonk, you'll need to seriously save up. But yes, it would be be quite the unforgettable trip.

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I just might be tempted to REPEAT the itinerary of post # 75,80 and 86 !!!!
Both definitely unforgettable.