Table for one!

I woke up around 5:30am and was out the door by 6am! The sun rises around 5am here! Somehow yesterday I took a funky step with my right foot and woke up with a nice sharp pain towards the bottom of my foot and outside ankle. I got a foot brace and advil and carried on with the day though! For the first time, the streets were moderately quiet. I saw quite a few yellow cabs trying to hunt me down as well as what I thought was a beautiful woman standing near the subway with her friend. As I got closer, I slowly realized that this boobalicious “lady” was a man with a deep raspy voice! The subway was slightly emptier at 6:30am. There were a few other tourists and many homeless people sleeping on the benches of the subway. I got to Battery Park and walked around till about 7:15am. I was in the front of the line to board the ferry but when we went through security I was pulled aside. While being questioned about my purse people were passing me! Security thought I was carrying some form of weapon in my purse but turns out it was only two brass bars used as hotel keys. I was able to get a decent seat on the top of the ferry and saw the Lady! I admit the statue was smaller than I had anticipated. Once on the island, there is not much to do other than take selfie pictures and climb the pedestal. With my foot not looking hot, I just walked around and ate at the café. I paid $12 for a yucky Panini and water. I boarded the ferry to Ellis Island where I also just walked the Island and peeked in the museum. I made my way to the financial district where I saw Wall St, the Stock Exchange, and the bull. Trinity church is beautiful! I was able to walk in during a rehearsal. The organ sounded great! I also saw St. Pauls Chapel. I grabbed an espresso iced coffee drink and walked around the 9/11 memorial. It was very tastefully done in my opinion yet far too overcrowded. Freedom Tower is neat and seems to touch the clouds. The newly opened museum was far too crowded as well but I was able to get through the line pretty quickly. I wouldn’t call it a museum though. It was definitely a beautiful memorial. I have a few pics and will explain them there. There was a gift shop inside the museum as well as outside down the street. While it seems to be controversial, I didn't mind it too much I guess. There is a sign right in the front to let you know all profit goes towards the museum and memorial. The books are fine of course, but why is there a need to sell doggie firefighter jackets and cheese plates. I then walked to Little Italy where I had a nice romantic dinner! I had some kind of vodka pasta with wine and a cannoli. The host seemed to have liked me and asked me for my number and drinks later. Somehow I always attract the older men. I then walked through Chinatown and worked my bargaining skills! I got a two perfumes and a fedora hat. I walked some of the Brooklyn Bridge then used my taxi skills to get back to the hotel. Tmrw is Top of the Rock and Phantom!