I've never been abroad until I was 46 and that's when I had my passport issued. I was part of ESCAP team designated to go for training in UNHQs, New York during October - early November 2001 which was less than a month after the 911.
Though the Statue of Liberty was closed to visitors, I had a chance to look at it from afar when I visited Battery Park where ferries depart for the Statue of Liberty. I bought this from a souvenir shop as a remembrance that at least I had caught sight of The Statue of Liberty.
The Statue of Liberty, officially titled Liberty Enlightening the World was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States in 1886. It is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. The Statue of Liberty's symbolism has grown over the years, not only for this international friendship but also for freedom and democracy. In 1984, The United Nations designated the Statue of Liberty as a World Heritage Site.
Thanks to Khun Anchalee Charnsupharindr, my former supervisor who gave me an opportunity to be part of ESCAP team.
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