I went into St. Paul's Chapel - the miracle building untouched by the 911 tragedy. It became the place where people went to find peace during the days after. "Located directly across from the World Trade Center site, St. Paul's Chapel, part of the Parish of Trinity Church, was home to an extraordinary eight-month volunteer relief effort after the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. Unwavering Spirit, an interactive exhibit, honors that ministry and its legacy of love and compassion." (From their website.) Even after five years it was still quite moving to wander through the exhibits and the chapel. I had to stop reading the exhibits as I was close to tears. I was with the other trainer and I didn't want to have him see me scrambling for a tissue!

I saw the design for the new "Freedom Tower" at the World Trade Center site. It will be 1776 feet tall, over 400 feet taller than either of the twin towers. The "tower" at the top of the building is supposed to mirror or mimic the Statute of Liberty. The bottom will begin as a cube 200 feet by 200 feet. As the building goes up, it will become an octagon and then eventually going back to the cube shape at the top. I know that it has been controversial, but I think it is appropriate. It is supposed to be finished by 2009. It will be worth the trip to see it.