Brooklyn

Talaria in Brooklyn, NY

So there is a a spot on the way to Long Island Sound called Hell Gate.  The Harlem River and East River meet here and the current runs swift.  You have to time your transit through there to catch the tide going the right direction.  In order to time the tide we spent a night in Brooklyn, NY.  The marina was right across from the Ferry Terminal in Manhattan so it was very rocky.  The ferrys travel at one speed - wide open. 

This is our view of Manhattan by day.

And this is the view by night.
 

Sun setting across the East River

Next morning we set off for Long Island Sound via the East River.  The security is high here as you pass by Manhattan's financial district and the United Nations Building.  When the UN is in session you cannot go on that side of the river at all.  And even when they are not in session you have to stay 175 yards away from the building as you pass by.

Colorful water tank in Brooklyn

 

Brooklyn Bridge

The first bridge to go under is the Brooklyn Bridge.  And then the Manhattan Bridge - they are one right after the other.

Manhattan Bridge

 

Manhattan

I thought these buildings looked cool as we were traveling down the East River - you can see they look like they sway.  Not stick straight.  

This building with what looks like three panes is the UN building.

 This is Rikers Island and the prison.  Interesting that it is right by the airport!

 And here we are in Long Island Sound - NYC is still in the rearview mirror.