The Brooklyn Bridge

On one of our recent P Days, we had the opportunity to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.

We rode the subway train from Brooklyn into Manhattan and begin our walk at City Hall. The walk was actually shorter than we thought it would be. 

East River, which separates the two islands, has always been a busy area of commerce and tourism. The New York Harbor is one of the best harbors and in America. 

This area was settled by the Dutch in 1625. 40 years later New Amsterdam was sold to the British for a small price and the area became known as New York. Otherwise, we would be speaking Dutch!

The view of the Manhattan skyline is pretty impressive from the bridge. 

We look like typical tourists, don't we!

We finished our walking tour seeing some impressive churches and other buildings in the Brooklyn Heights area. 

There are lots of great things to see and do in New York City. But, honestly, we are on a mission, not a vacation!