Day to be update but hey the date is September 11, 2023

 September 11, 2023 - We survived!


Today as we awoke, all a little groggy we were unsure of the plans of the day.  We knew the goal was to reach New York City, and gracefully circle the Statue of Liberty.  A tale told to us by many fellow boaters, some even silly enough to anchor the night. We chatted leading up to this moment about going live....calling friends...photos we would take and memories we would cherish. Debating on our departure...watching the approaching Hurricane Lee....we sat contemplating. 


Aboard with us for this leg of the journey sits a friend, whose goal is also to see the Statue before heading back home to chase his own dreams. So with a quick chat...and discussion of how to safely stay as far away from Lee as possible we quickly head off.


Traveling down the Hudson we were once again left amazed by its beauty. The cliffs/mountains blanketed by what seemed to be whimsical clouds. Bridges that span greater than the eye can see, with their ends tucked behind buildings. We all scan the sky for more bald eagles.....watching as they swoop and sore about our heads and gracefully watch from the shore. None of us would have prepared ourselves for just how many of these stunning animals we would see. Such an amazing reminder of what mankind can accomplish when we use our power for good!


As we approach the Statue and NY, the waters remind us that nothing is ever as we have planned. The glass buildings and stunning architech become distant distractions as the waves, tides, and currents distract us. Quickly learning that this is a day of lessons not leisure!


Thanks to Geoffs knowledge, we are able to sneak up for a peek of the statue before skirting off to safety for the night.





















Location: New York, NY, USA

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