A favorite spot!

Since the first country we are going to study on our tour around the world in 175 days is the United States of America, and I, myself, am an American citizen, I have chosen a favorite place in the US.

In case you don't recognize it, this picture was taken in North America in the United States. It is a picture of New York City, my hometown. To be more specific this is the view from the South Street Seaport in Lower Manhattan. In the picture you can see the Brooklyn Bridge in the forefront and the Manhattan Bridge behind it. The yellow boat is a water taxi, which for a small fee takes people from Manhattan island across the East River to the borough of Brooklyn.

This is one of my favorite places mostly because I just really love the view. There is so much to do and see in this part of Manhattan. The South Street Seaport is a big shopping center with lots of restaurants, shops and even a few museums. It's a fabulous place for people watching. There is a place to play miniature golf and even a "beach." It's a lot of fun to get ice cream and sit on the benches and watch the boats go by. If you look to the right, you can even see the Statue of Liberty. Sometimes there are fireworks, and there are always street performers dancing, singing and acting for the large crowds of tourists and native New Yorkers.

Anyone visiting New York City should definitely make it a point to go down to the South Street Seaport and enjoy the sights and sounds of the city. It's a special place where all of the beauty and diversity of New York surround you.