From last week’s Ellis Island Tour. So, these are rare views of the Statue of Liberty from the off-limits sections of the island. Most of these views were from nurse’s housing, the infectious diseases wards, and some from rooms where souls ended their journey in the hope of making it to the new world, only to perish in these buildings due to illness. I had multiple conversations with our guides about being in some of these rooms, which were final resting places for many, knowing you would pass on, with your only view symbolizing what you were trying to get to. I am not sure how I felt about it. Part of me considered it cruel to have hope that close and in view yet unobtainable, while I got comfort from knowing they could enjoy this incredible vision that others could only dream of. I will post a deeper post about the trip soon with more photos. Today is simply the Lady as I saw her throughout the exploration.
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Wow. At multiple levels.
Stunning.
Powerful.
Evocative.
Incredible photos portraying so very much! Cannot begin to imagine their feelings of hopes and dreams ahead for themselves and their loved ones.