The tower behind DeaSha used to be the basis of a parachute ride. Unfortunately it is no longer in operation. Here we were standing on a fishing pier that was busy with people and their fishing poles.
The large ferris wheel in the background is one of the few of the original rides that is still working. But it did not interfere with you know who being on her cell phone either sending or receiving a text message.
Coney Island is the home of the original Nathan's hot dogs and the hot dog eating contest. According to this sign the contest takes place each July 4th.
DeaSha and Dad with the Coney Island beach in the background. Almost no people on the beach this morning but alas, we did not bring our bathingsuits.
The Cyclone roller coaster is still there and still going. Since 1927! Wow that is old.
Here our lovely model points out an information plaque for a wall of 3-d art.
These coy fish are made of concrete and shiny ceramic tiles. I think she likes them.
Don't know what kind of fish these are supposed to be except maybe "blue" fish.
After Coney Island we went for a ride on the Staten Island Ferry - DeaSha seems to think it was a secret.
While waiting in the Ferry terminal we were entertained by a pretty darn good cellist. Each spring NYC holds auditions for people who want to play/act in various places within the public transportation system. The subway stations are the most in number but the ferry station seems like a good spot too. Each hopes to be "discovered", to sell some CD's they have of their music and to put out a hat for "donations". This fellow seemed to be making out pretty well in the donations department.
While DeaSha enjoyed the view we were both deep into our current novels.
Manhattan and all of New York City is truly a town of water. We see ships, barges, cruise liners and tugs everywhere. Go far enough in any direction (with the exception of the Bronx) and you will run into water - most likely salt water.
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