New York City - Day 2

First stop on the second day of our NYC tour was the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is the largest art museum in the United States. Our museum guide said that even she had gotten lost here.

Rather than rush through to see as much as possible, we focused on a few masterpieces which were described to us in depth. The first one was The Burghers of Calais by Auguste Rodin, created in 1884-1895. 

The Met's bronze was cast from a plaster model in Paris. It portrays prominent citizens of Calais, being led to their death during the Hundred Years' War, not knowing their lives would be spared. Larger than life, and fascinating.

 

On the way to the next gallery I stopped to admire this Tiffany window.

Here's Geo crossing the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware by Emanuel Leutze, 1851.

Our guide interpreted this painting in detail, pointing out that the likeness of our second President John Adams is portrayed directly 
behind George Washington.





We also examined the Van Gogh's. 
Detail from one of his works:

Back on the bus and through the traffic, we passed:

 and the Charging Bull in the financial district.

Our highly anticipated stop was at the 9/11 Memorial. The Freedom Tower now looms higher than the Twin Towers, 1776 feet.

The Reflecting Pools are surrounded by walls that are etched with names of the victims of that tragic day.

Next on our schedule was a "Noshing Tour," sampling food at some of the Delis. Then it was on to The Brooklyn Bridge - YES, I walked over the bridge. 
                                                                                                               

Views are incredible!

Walking across the bridge has been a highlight for me
on this trip.

Dinner at the Stardust,  
1 Times Square.

A memorable day in NYC!