Reflecting on Freedom and How to Visit Statue of Liberty
Liberty is something that has been a theme of our USA travels lately. It’s not something I had consciously planned. But when you let go of the need to plan and control so much of your life, you’ll find the Universe has a way of guiding you to the experiences it most wants you to have in order to become the best version of yourself. I’m not sure why I’ve been lead to explore liberty through experiences like the Civil Rights Trail, the Boston Freedom Trail and Gettysburg? But I have, and it has lead me to reflect on freedom – how lucky we are to have it, the choices and privilege that comes with it, and how much we take that privilege for granted. It was no surprise then that this travel theme came together on our visit to Liberty Island in New York Harbor to see the statue that represents truth, equality and liberty. I had no interest to visit Statue of Liberty before this trip to New York City. Perhaps I was not ready for it. To be honest, I kind of turn my nose up at it as being crowded kitschy touristy stuff. But, my parents …
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