In June of 2002, husband Paul and I took a trip by car to New York City. We were attending my cousin’s wedding in Nova Scotia that month, so we settled on a plan to extend our vacation afterwards and to take in some of Maine and Massachusetts on our way to the Big Apple.
With our plan already in place when 9/11 happened, we thought about cancelling the U.S. leg of the trip, but ultimately decided to go anyway. No trouble to notice the absence of the Twin Towers in the photo above, as well as the absence of the new Freedom Tower.
I will never forget our visit to Ground Zero.
In retrospect, I’m glad we didn’t cancel. It was a memorable experience all around.
*Photo Challenge: Cityscape by Nancy Merrill Photography
Jennifer's Journal 
It is a magnetic city. I live halfway across the world in India. New York was the first big city I encountered in the US 40 years back. Still remember many small details.
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I’m sure you do remember! I’m like that too, including everything we ate and drank. 😁
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Definitely memorable Jennifer. We went for my 40th in 2011 and I loved it.
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That city is beyond memorable, Andrea. So much to do and see! I’m glad you both made the trip too. 🙂
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A profound moment. Love your photos!
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Thanks! I have tons more from that trip but these fit the photo challenge. 🙂
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Interesting post about historic events, Jennifer. I enjoyed it.
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I’m glad. 18 years ago but a very memorable trip for us for sure.
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I grew up in the New York City area. The Big Apple is a very great city. It is endlessly fascinating.
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It is indeed. I’ve been to Paris, Rome, Florence and NYC now, and they’re all great cities, and hope one day to see London too.
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Hi Jennifer – we were only about 100 miles apart from each other when you made it down to NY! I’m glad you got a chance to visit and didn’t cancel, despite 9/11. I grew up in a NJ suburb of NYC and have been there many times. It’s definitely a place to visit, although I prefer living in more rural parts now!
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Yes, I prefer rural life now too, Barbara. I knew you were a Jersey girl already. That must have been nice growing up there. 🙂
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It was, Jennifer, although it’s the most densely populated state in the U.S! But I grew up in an idyllic town and it didn’t seem that way to me. Now I enjoy a little less congestion, although we live in a suburban/rural development and the area is growing fast.
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I didn’t know about its dense population. Every day I learn something new.
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Neveer wanted to vist New York just doesn’t appeal to me
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To each his own, Joanne. I wouldn’t want to live there but it was a fun place to visit.
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I’m glad you got to see the Big Apple, Jennifer. The city is pretty intimidating to me, but I used to visit every few years, and the place is iconic. 🙂
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Iconic is the perfect word for it. Other favourites from our visit were Little Italy, Central Park, and the sheer magnitude of it all.
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Yes, that magnitude is always what go me. And I love the museums.
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Maybe one day I’ll get back there and see more of the city. Could be a long wait though.
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Seeing Central Park in the middle of Manhattan is impressive. I’m glad the city planners kept that spot of land clear!
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Yes, a green space is vital for every city.
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When I first saw this post, I thought you were on your way to Nova Scotia now and wondered how on earth you were going to be able to enter Canada, considering the Covid restrictions.
And then I saw the actual date and your bio.
Safe, sound, and happy. Congratulations!
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Ha ha, thanks for the chuckle! Memories of my travels—and my photos— will have to do for now. Thanks for stopping by!
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