European trip musings #2: Here are some pics of Lucerne from the car. We stopped by Lucerne after landing in Zurich, on our way to Sion, Switzerland. This was also our first experience of finding (and navigating) a parking space. Parking garages in Europe seem to be largely underground. Something us Floridians are not used... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #1: We booked this trip back in March. Tampa International had just started direct flights from Tampa to Zurich with Edelweiss operating under Swiss International. We booked airfare for $593pp round trip and direct, which is AMAZING. General international airfare is on the average of $1200pp. Flight accommodations in economy were superb.... Continue Reading →
In December 2023, my bf suggested a very spontaneous trip to see the Green Bay Packers play the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, in New Jersey. I was super excited…thinking of all the things I was going to see as we traveled to “New York”. Hmmmm…failing to realize that the game was in NJ,... Continue Reading →
Just Born, located in Bethlehem, PA, manufactures and distributes various confectionary wonders, such as Hot Tamales, Mike and Ike, but most importantly, Peeps! While in Allentown, PA, for a show, I decided to take a trip by their factory. While the factory does not offer tours, it was still fun to see the outside of... Continue Reading →
Hollywood's First National Bank Building, is a historic thirteen-story building at the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Avenue, in. Hollywood, California. At 13 stories and 183 feet in height, the building features art deco and neo-Gothic styles, that fit perfect into the fantasy that is Hollywood. The bas-relief panels on the building show Nicholas Copernicus... Continue Reading →
One of my VERY FAVORITE rides at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios is the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. I always ride it at least once when I go to the park, and try to ride it more than that, if the line wait is reasonable, or if I have a Lightning Lane pass. One... Continue Reading →
Known as “Arch”, this transformer looking piece of artwork was created by Glenn Kaino in 2008, and was located in downtown Pittsburgh, until it was restored and moved to Pittsburgh International Airport in 2013. It was created to celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary, and honors the many bridges that run throughout the city. The placards next... Continue Reading →
I fly to Buffalo, New York, once a year for work. This year, I happened to have a daytime flight AND a window seat, so I was able to take some pics of the mist coming up from Niagara Falls while in the air. Niagara Falls is so amazing to me, it was a treat... Continue Reading →
I travel to Hamburg, NY, in the Buffalo area, once a year for a trade show. One of my pals introduced me to Buffalo Sponge Candy one year, and it is one of the things I look forward to when making the trip to NY. In the past, I have always purchased the candy at... Continue Reading →
Some views along the water in Downtown Baltimore. Photo 1: Map of downtown highlighting Heritage Walk sites. Photo 2: USCGC Taney served in World War II. The USCGC Taney is the only surviving ship that was present at Pearl Harbor navy base that day. Photo 3: Under Sky/One Family Art Sculpture with Pratt Street Power... Continue Reading →
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