Originally published at Per aspera ad astra . You can comment here or there . No first-time trip to New York would be complete without a visit to the Statue of Liberty. If you’re trying to see the Statue on the cheap, and don’t really mind not going up in it (a hassle with the new security system)- hope on the Staten Island Ferry (free!) and enjoy the 30 minute ride.
Fortunately, we went on Friday, which ended up being the least windy of the days I was in town. Still, I’m really glad... read more
