The Big Apple and the Likes (Days: 26-28)

Day 26:
Today we went to the Newport mansions.  We saw the Breakers, Marble house and The Elms.  They were all very interesting and had cool parts on each house.  For me the best part by far was the behind the scenes tour of the Elms where you got to see where all the servants worked.  You weren't allowed to take any pictures inside, so I don't really have any photos to post for today.
Day 27:
Today we did NOTHING outrageously exciting, we went to a ward in Groton, CT where Mom actually knew someone, and then we continued on thru CT and NY to Sparta New Jersey where we are now staying with our friends, the Richards.  That is all that happened today.
Day 28:
You can tell this is being written late at night because these are all really short.  We got up nice and early and caught the 8:55 to Manhattan where we immediately got out and went to the Empire State Building.  It took us about two hours to do it, but we did, I forgot how great of a view it was.  After that we took the 1 down to the ferry that takes you to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.  It took use 2 hours just to get onto the ferry and then a lot more to see everything we wanted.  After that and one incredibly crowded train ride back and now I'm here writing this.  I may post pictures tomorrow, but I'm a little tired right now so this is all you get.

GG22