December 31, 2009

Happy New Year



Happy New Year

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December 18, 2009

Arlington, Virginia: Laying of the Wreaths; things to do

Laying of the Wreaths












Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held,
your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell,
the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell . . .



Merrill Worcesterthese, owner of Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine, donated 4,000 wreaths for Arlington graves in 1992, and he's been donating several thousand more every year since. See more in this video.



December 16, 2009

Hong Kong at dusk


Hong Kong at dusk


At this website, place your cursor at the top of the photo. You will notice it is 6:10 PM. Bring the mouse down slowly over the photo without pressing the button on the mouse. Do not right or left click. Night appears, the lights come on, and at 7:40 PM it's dark!

 




December 14, 2009

ARTWALK in Mazatlan, Mexico--part 1; things to do

artist with cat paintings in Mazatlan, Mexico

ARTWALK IN MAZATLAN, PT. 1

First Friday, 4-8pm, Nov-May. Free.

On this self-guided tour of Mazatlan, participants not only get to walk the quiet back streets of the old town, but they gain access to some of the beautiful historical buildings and even to a few homes. I met an artist who paints cats and also saves them from the streets, keeping the kitties in a sort of mini-kennel in her studio/home. Among my favorite stops: the colorfully renovated old structure that houses the Casa de Leyendas Bed & Breakfast; a small complex of shops with an inviting cafe in its courtyard. Artwalk is relatively new, now only in its third year, with 24 sites and more than 41 participating artists.



ARTWALK in Mazatlan, Mexico--part 2

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December 12, 2009

NYC: The Pickle Guys, things to do

The Pickle Guys in NYC

The Pickle Guys 

49 Essex, Lower East Side, (888) 4-PICKLE, (212) 656-9739. Sun-Thur 9-6, F 9-4.

The new guys on the block, this pickle shop known as The Pickle Guys opened in 2001. Choose from seven types of barrel-cured pickles plus pickled vegetables. All pickling is done on premises. A list of historical synagogues in the neighborhood is posted at their website.









December 9, 2009

NYC: Economy Candy; things to do

penny candy at Economy Candy store in NYC

Economy Candy 

108 Rivington, Lower East Side, (800) 352-4544.

Here since 1937, the old-time Economy Candy store is stuffed with penny candy, dried fruits and nuts, and assorted halvah, but modern delights such as gummy brains and chocolate eyeballs are also on the menu.





image c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

December 7, 2009

Pacific Palisades, California: Cafe Vida; restaurant review

Cafe Vida 

15317 Antioch St., (310) 573-1335. B-D daily; $-$$.

As busy and crowded as a bee hive, popular little Cafe Vida has seating indoors and out. The extensive menu offers many organic items, and eggs—breakfast is served all day--are cage free. Especially tasty items include a tuna melt, a Mexicali veggie burger, sweet potato fries, and green lemonade (sounds weird—the green comes from spinach--but is actually very good). You can skip the macaroni and cheese—it looks and tastes like it came out of a box. Oh, yeah, and celebrities like it here, too. I spotted Hilary Swank dining in the sun when I lunched here a few weeks ago.



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December 3, 2009

Portland, Oregon: Pok Pok; restaurant review

3226 S.E. Division St., (503) 232-1387. L M-F, D M-Sat; $. No reservations

entrance to Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon
entrance to Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon


Superb versions of Thai street foods such as fish-sauce chicken wings (a must-order), mild curry noodle soup, and spicy steak salad are on the exotic seasonal menu at popular Pok Pok--a casual ramshackle collection of indoor and outdoor venues. When available, a whole fish special to pick at with chopsticks is a prime choice, and grilled boar collar—a delicacy—is appreciated by gourmets. Any vegetarian dishes are either vegan or can be made vegan. An excellent whiskey bar operates inside.




welcome sign at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon
welcome sign at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon


interior of Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon
interior of Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon


famous chicken wings at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon
famous chicken wings at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon


more delicious dishes at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon
more delicious dishes at Pok Pok restaurant in Portland, Oregon






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updated 4-24-18 



November 23, 2009

NYC: Katz’s Delicatessen; restaurant review

dining room at Katz’s Delicatessen in NYC

Katz’s Delicatessen 

205 E. Houston St./Ludlow St., Lower East Side, (800) 4-HOT-DOG, (212) 254-2246. M-Tu 8am-9:45pm, W-Thur to 10:45pm, F-Sat to 2:45am, Sun to 10:45pm.

Here since 1888, casual Katz’s Delicatessen  features atmospheric hanging salamis and is the oldest deli in NYC. There is no pork here, only kosher-style fare, and almost everything is made or cured on site. Service is cafeteria-style, and portions are huge. They are famous for their hot pastrami on rye and hot dog (the taught skin sort of pops when you bite in), but you can also get what they claim is New York’s best cheesecake or have what Meg Ryan had for lunch in that famous scene in “When Harry Met Sally” (customers have acted out this scene under the sign designating the spot). And then there are latkes (potato pancakes), stuffed cabbage, and knoblewurst (garlic sausage). But whatever you do, don’t lose the ticket you are given when you enter, or your bill will be $50.



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November 19, 2009

NYC: Brick Lane Curry House; restaurant review

customer taking the Phaal Challenge at Brick Lane Curry House in NYC

Brick Lane Curry House 

306-308 E. 6th St./1st. Ave., 212-979-2900. L-D daily; $$. Reservations advised. 

Named for London’s narrow Brick Lane, which is home to a collection of Indian restaurants, this popular venue’s menu lists all the usual suspects plus a few more. Interestingly, the colorful walls at Brick Lane Curry House are painted with real paprika, turmeric, and coriander mixed into the paint. Some diners here are actually brave enough to take the Phaal Challenge. It is claimed that this Phaal curry is the world’s hottest--so hot that the chef dons a gas mask when he prepares it to keep his throat from getting irritated during cooking. Those who take the challenge must finish all the curry, but they can take as long as they like. Those who actually manage to down it all get a free beer, a certificate, and their picture on the restaurant’s website. N.Y.C. resident Suzanne Meyers says, “It made my throat feel like it was closing up.” She and her dining companion last week, Raul Flores (depicted in photo), didn’t make it to the finish line.



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image c2009 Suzanne Meyers

November 17, 2009

Mazatlan, Mexico: Playa Mazatlan; hotel review

ocean view from Playa Mazatlan hotel in Mazatlan, Mexico
Av. Playa Gaviotas 202, Zona Dorada (Golden Zone), Playa Norte, 3 mi. from downtown, 800-762-5816 in the U.S, 669-989-0555; direct to hotel 011-52-669-989-0555. 423 units; $110+/2. 3 pools; indoor & outdoor hot tub; fitness room; spa.

Built in 1955, this low-rise (four stories) colonial-style resort features rooms with either a terrace or private balcony. Its choice beach-front location faces Isla de Venados. The beach is sandy, the surf is gentle, and thatched palapas provide respite from the sun. The quietest rooms are in a three-story section surrounding well-tended interior gardens; those by the restaurant and beach can be noisy (the beach is one of the town’s liveliest). Rooms are decorated with dark wood furnishings and colonial accents.

Fiesta Mexicana

For more than 40 years, the hotel has hosted Fiesta Mexicana on Saturdays, and fireworks light up the sky on Sunday nights. A popular passtime is relaxing in traditional rocking chairs from Concordia and watching the lobby action. The resort’s open-air La Terraza Playa restaurant-bar overlooks the beach, and rock climbing walls, a zip line, and a spa with a temazcal (an igloo-shaped sauna room where guests are seated around red-hot lava rocks) and a cenote (cave pool).

image c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

November 15, 2009

NYC: Yonah Schimmel; restaurant review

order counter at Yonah Schimmel in NYC

Yonah Schimmel

137 E. Houston St./Eldridge St., Lower East Side, (212) 477-2858.

Yonah Schimmel knish shop hasn’t changed a bit since it opened in 1910--the knishes were sold from a push cart from 1890 to 1910--except maybe for a few newfangled electric appliances. The shop even has its original dumb waiter. All of the heavy, hearty, baseball-size knishes are vegetarian (the traditional potato is a personal favorite) and are still made by hand and baked (never fried) downstairs, as they have been for generations. Consider washing one down with a fizzy cherry-lime Ricky, orange cream, or egg cream made--all with authentic old-time soda water. This delish knish shop is in a scene in the Woody Allen movie, “Whatever Works.”



   
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November 12, 2009

NYC: The Enthusiastic Gourmet tour (CLOSED)

The Enthusiastic Gourmet  

CLOSED  (646) 209-4724. $50.

Take some tasty bites of the Big Apple’s Jewish ethnic delights on The Enthusiastic Gourmet's  “NY Nosh Tour” of the Lower East Side. Guide Susan Rosenbaum, who leads all the tours herself, is nothing if not enthusiastic and obviously loves leading her groups through this often overlooked Old World section of Manhattan. She will feed both your mouth and your mind. Stops can vary, but usually include a delish knish shop that is in a scene in the most recent Woody Allen movie (“Whatever Works”), an “appetizing store” that specializes in smoked and pickled fish, and the famous delicatessen where that memorable scene in “When Sally Met Harry” was filmed—not to mention a tiny matzoh factory where you get to taste the product hot out of the basket.






November 11, 2009

NYC: Great N.Y. Noodletown; restaurant review

Great N.Y. Noodletown 

28 1/2 Bowery/Bayard, Chinatown, 212-349-0923. Daily 9am-4am; $. Cash only.

Locals, tourists, and police alike bump elbows in the unassuming and small dining room here at Great N.Y. Noodletown. Diners are moved in and out quickly and find themselves sharing any empty seats with incoming diners. The kitchen serves up a legendary bowl of wonton noodle soup featuring succulent dumplings filled with sweet whole shrimp and a topping of roast pork. Spicy yellow Singapore chow fun is another favorite, and some declare that the salt-baked squid is to die for (salt baking is light deep-frying). Personal noodle favorites include lo mein (chubby noodles) and chow fun (flat noodles), but you can choose from wheat, rice, and egg noodle items. After, take a walk around Chinatown and also along Canal Street, where you can pick up some knock-off bargains.

 

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November 9, 2009

Introduction to Guanajuato, Mexico

Introduction to Guanajuato, Mexico


Near Leon and not far from San Miguel de Allende, and about 200 miles west of Mexico City and 200 miles east of Guadalajara, Guanajuato is more or less in the center of Mexico. Its altitude is 6,500, and it can get chilly. Founded by the Spanish in the early 16th century, it is the capital of the Mexican state of the same name. More of a workers’ town than San Miguel, it sees fewer foreigners but is vibrantly filled with young adults. Attractions include the childhood home of muralist Diego Rivera, who was born here in 1886, and the ever-popular mummy museum. A World Heritage Site since 1988, this unique town sports narrow alleys (don't miss "kiss alley," depicted in this image), pedestrian streets, colorfully painted buildings, colonial architecture, multiple plazas, underground traffic tunnels, and no traffic lights.

Kiss Alley in action in Guanajuato, Mexico
Kiss Alley in action in Guanajuato, Mexico


















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image c2009 Chris Gray
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November 6, 2009

Guanajuato, Mexico: Las Mercedes; restaurant review

Calle de Arriba No. 6. Fracc, San Javier, 473-73-2-73-75.

Contemporary local Mexican cuisine is served here at Las Mercedes in a hillside home that doubles as a family-run restaurant. Here, you literally dine in a local family's home--the upstairs is used as their residence—and, with menu selections that are tasty and refined and made with fresh local ingredients, the chef/family member definitely proves that not all Mexican cuisine is about tacos. In addition, the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly and the view expansive. The gourmet lunch I enjoyed a few weeks ago included a salad with cactus and squash blossoms, little chilies filled with cheese, a rich chicken mole, a dessert corn cake topped with coconut ice cream, and a horchata drink made of sweetened rice water.



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November 3, 2009

TallBoys Band in Ajijic, Mexico



TallBoys Band 


A few weeks ago I met TallBoy David Truly at a festive dinner at Hacienda Ajijic’s Steak Place. I think I heard him sing "Somewhere in Mexico," too, but it could have been the margaritas doing their thing.






November 2, 2009

Guanajuato, Mexico: Diego Rivera Museum; things to do

entrance to Diego Rivera Museum in Guanajuato, Mexico

Diego Rivera Museum


Muralist Diego Rivera was born in Guanajuato in 1886. His modest home is now a museum that houses dozens of his original works, as well as galleries displaying the work of guest artists in rotating exhibits.


 
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October 29, 2009

Guanajuato, Mexico: Mummy Museum; things to do

skull at Mummy Museum in Guanajuato, Mexico

Mummy Museum 

(Museo de las Momias)  Daily 9am-6pm. $4, 6-12 $2. No pets.

Just 2 weeks ago I visited the 56 mummies displayed here in the Mummy Museum in a clean, temperature-controlled setting. Among them is the world’s smallest mummy--a 5- or 6-month-old fetus. All were formerly interred in the adjacent municipal cemetery, where because of rocky ground and dry mountain air many corpses do not decompose but instead dry out (they are not wrapped like Egyptian mummies). Though families can pay for perpetual burial, not everyone can afford this, so to free scarce cemetery space law permits “deadbeats” to be dug up after 7 years. In the past, the occasional disinterred mummy found in good shape was placed on exhibition in the museum, but the practice of disinterring the poor ended in 1958. Currently corpses are displayed in glass cases, which prevents the repeat of incidents in which tourists snapped off a finger or toe as a souvenir. But souvenirs are still available—traditional candies that resemble a corpse are sold by vendors just outside. The museum opened in 1952.


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October 26, 2009

Carlsbad, California: LEGOLAND; things to do

is LEGOLAND California’s annual Halloween celebration. It takes place every Saturday and Sunday in October with Party Nights Saturday evenings from 5 to 9 p.m. During Brick-or-Treat, the family theme park is transformed into a not-too-spooky Halloween haven for Brick-or-Treat Party Nights featuring costume contests, nighttime trick-or-treating on the Brick-or-Treat Trail, live music and entertainment.


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October 24, 2009

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico: Bugambilia; restaurant review

Bugambilia 

Hidalgo 42, Centro, 415-152-0127. Open daily.

Established in 1945, Bugambilia is the town’s first, and oldest, restaurant. And it is one of the few that still serves authentic Mexican dishes. I enjoyed lunch here last week in an atmospheric central courtyard dining area with heavy furniture and colorful flowers galore. A delicious tortilla soup (sopa Azteca) got my taste buds ready for a spectacular seasonal dish, Chiles en Nogada--a poblano chile filled with a beef-nut-almond mix and topped with a creamy sauce sprinkled with pomegranate seeds. It features the colors of the Mexican flag and is fabuloso. I'd make the trip again just to eat this dish one more time. All this, and live music nightly. Ole!


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October 20, 2009

Magdeburg, Germany: Water-channel bridge; things to do

Water-channel bridge


This river bridge over the River Elbe took 6 years and cost 500 million euros to build. Located near Berlin, it joins the former East and West Germanys.







October 3, 2009

Portland, Oregon: food carts; restaurant review

Ziba's Pit's Bosnian food cart in Portland, Oregon

Food carts 

have been around town here for about 10 years. Now almost 400 cluster in numerous “pods” around the perimeter of parking lots. Depending on which pod you visit, you can select from Mexican, Thai, Korean, and Bosnian foods, not to mention Dutch waffles and Belgian fries. The pod of carts at SW 9th Ave./SW Alder St. has no running water. A few tables are provided, but most people take their lunch away to a nearby park or back to their office. More locations and a list of cuisines can be found here.

Ziba’s Pitas 

503-473-9372. M-F 10:30-3:30. Authentic Bosnian food prepared by a pleasant woman include meat burek (meat-stuffed pita) and tikvenica (zucchini-stuffed pita) as well as cufte (meatballs) with either a delicious creamy white or a red sauce. Best is a combination plate that lets you try several items.

Spella Caffè 

Next door, this cart dispenses rich, mellow, well-priced espresso.



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image c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers

September 24, 2009

Dolphin stampede on Sea of Cortez in Mexico

Dolphin stampede on Sea of Cortez in Mexico


This video was shot on a fishing expedition between Isla la Guardia and Bajia de los Angeles.






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September 23, 2009

Montreal, Canada: Botanical Gardens Montreal; things to do

Botanical Gardens Montreal (Les Jardins Botaniques de MontrĂ©al) 

4101 Sherbrooke East, corner of Pie-IX, 514-872-1400.

One of the largest botanical gardens in the world, this park is home to 22,000 types of plants, flowers, and trees, as well as 200 different bird species. Botanical Gardens Montreal houses greenhouses with plants from around the world, plus many large, themed outdoor gardens that are covered with snow from November through April.


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September 21, 2009

World's Top 10 Hotels Under $19



World's Top 10 Hotels Under $19

Of course, you have to travel some distance to experience some of these bargains. (article removed at source.)


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image is of Shiva Guest House in Nepal; room is $9.

September 17, 2009

Cochrane, Ontario, Canada: Swim with the Polar Bears at Polar Bear Habitat; things to do


1 Drury Park Rd., in Cochrane, 800-354-9948, 705-272-2327. Daily; in summer 9-5; in winter 10-4. $20, 65+ $18, 4-14 $12, Swim with the bears +$5.

Unbelievably, you can swim with the polar bears at Polar Bear Habitat. However, for safety--though cute, polar bears are among the world's most ferocious carnivores--a bullet-proof, shatterproof glass that is almost 9 centimeters thick separates human from bear.


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September 14, 2009

Russia: Drive through the Lefortovo Tunnel; things to do

Drive through the Lefortovo Tunnel in Russia


The 3150-meter-long "Tunnel of Death" is the longest city tunnel in all of Europe. You might want to avoid it when you are in town.






September 2, 2009

Washington, D.C.: National Museum of Women in the Arts; things to do

National Museum of Women in the Arts  

1250 New York Ave. NW, 800-222-7270, 202-783-5000. M-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5. Free 20-min. introductory talk M-Sat at 11 & 2, Sun at 1 & 3. $10, 60+ $8, students $8.

Located within a building that is impressive both inside and out, the National Museum of Women in the Arts is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists. Women artists seem to be greatly undervalued, with only 5% of art displayed in museums being by women. Here, you'll see more than 3,000 works--all by women. A free audio tour for special exhibits is available by cell phone. On the mezzanine, just off a grand staircase, a pleasant lunchroom operates weekdays in a spacious open area with arched windows.



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August 30, 2009

Chicago, Illinois: Millennium Park; things to do

Crown Fountain in Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois

Millennium Park

Michigan Ave./Washington Blvd; look east; Columbus Dr./Monroe St./Randolph St., 312-742-1168. Daily 6am-11pm. Free. Center for art, music, architecture.

See:

Crown Fountain 

Designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa, this interactive fountain consists of two 50-foot-high glass block towers with video images.

Cloud Gate 

At Millennium Park’s Michigan Avenue entrance. Nicknamed "the Bean," this hugely popular 110-ton elliptical sculpture by British artist Anish Kapoorit is one of the world’s largest outdoor sculptures. It is made of a seamless series of polished stainless steel plates that reflect the city’s skyline and the clouds above. Taking a photo of your own reflection in the smooth, mirrored surface is a must-do. 

image c2009 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
updated 6-2-17

August 26, 2009

Introduction to Gibraltar

Introduction to Gibraltar


Nowadays you can drive your car straight onto Gibraltar (in the old days, you used to have to go via Morocco--from Spain by sea to Morocco and then back again to Spain). After waiting in the usually-long car line through passport control, you drive (or walk) right on and over the airport runway to get to town. The town is pretty much one long street with the usual duty free, pubs, and shops, and English is the official language. The famous monkeys (actually Barbary apes--the only apes native to Europe) are up on The Rock, which is huge and has tunnels and a large cave inside; taxi and bus tours can be arranged on the spot in town. During WW II, Winston Churchill said that if the apes ever disappeared from The Rock it would foretell the end of the British Empire (and General Eisenhower launched the Allied attack on North Africa from an office deep inside this Rock).


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August 24, 2009

Okinawa, Japan: Churaumi Aquarium; things to do

Churaumi Aquarium


In Japan you can check out the world's second-largest aquarium tank, the Kuroshio Sea.

See it on YouTube.

Read about it in the Daily Mail.




Georgia Aquarium

Wondering where the world's largest aquarium tank is? In downtown Atlanta. The Georgia Aquarium holds more than 8 million gallons of water and is the city's top attraction.

August 22, 2009

NYC: Ceci Cela Patissette; restaurant review

exterior of Ceci Cela Patissette in NYC

Ceci Cela Patissette  

55 Spring St./Mulberry St., Nolita, 212-274-9179.

Order the perfect summer breakfast--a fabulous flaky almond croissant and iced hot chocolate—and then take them into the cute and cozy little back room at Ceci Cela Patissette to enjoy slowly. At other times of day, opt for sandwiches, cakes, and tarts.

 

August 19, 2009

NYC: New Museum; things to do

life imitates art at the New Museum in NYC

New Museum 

235 Bowery/Prince St., betw. Stanton & Rivington sts., in the Bowery, 212-219-1222. W 12-6, Thur-F 12-9, Sat-Sun 12-6; closed M-Tues; free Thur eve 7-9. $12, seniors $10, under 19 free. Cafe.

Situated within a boxy silver futuristic building, the smallish New Museum is NYC's first and only devoted exclusively to contemporary art. To best see the cutting-edge shows, start at the top and work your way down. Panoramic views can be enjoyed from the 7th-floor Sky Room (open weekends only).

August 18, 2009

Shame on United Airlines--again--part 2


Shame on United Airlines--again--part 2

This video is a tad cheery, considering. Watch to the very end.



Here's part 1, the background story


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August 17, 2009

Houston, Texas, public restroom--part 3

Houston, Texas, public restroom--part 3


I'm soooo disappointed to report that I just found out that this unusual public restroom is a hoax! :)



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August 16, 2009

Houston, Texas, public restroom--part 2

Houston, Texas, public restroom--part 2


Here's the view from this public restroom from inside! It's made entirely of one-way glass. No one can see you from the outside, but when you are inside it's like sitting in a clear glass box.


August 14, 2009

August 11, 2009

NYC: Streit's; thing to do

kids lined up outside Streit's in NYC

Streit’s 

148-154 Rivington, Lower East Side, 212-475-7000.

They’ve been making matzo at Streit's since 1925.

August 7, 2009

NYC: Tango Saturdays in Central Park; things to do

Tango Saturdays in Central Park


Tango dancing to live music occurs regularly on Saturdays beside the Shakespeare statue. Tilt your head to view my little horizontal movie about it.




August 5, 2009

Ashland, Oregon: Ashland Creek Inn; hotel review

Ashland Creek Inn  

70 Water St., 2 blks. to plaza, (541) 482-3315. 10 suites. Unsuitable for children under 13. Full breakfast. No smoking.

Luxury and privacy are combined at the Ashland Creek Inn in a converted 125-year-old grain mill overlooking Ashland Creek. You can hear the creek from most rooms, and giant shade trees cool the secluded decks. All rooms are suites with kitchens and decks, and each is furnished uniquely with art and antiques from around the world (travel themes include Marrakech, Matsu, and Canton).


Information about visiting Ashland.

August 3, 2009

The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book

The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book


If you'd like to see where Hugh Hefner will be spending eternity next to Marilyn Monroe, where superstars hide away from their fans, and where favorite movies were filmed, get a copy of this handy guide--The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book--to lead you there and also provide the background stories. The book also leads to movie star homes, the sites of infamous crimes, and the final resting places of superstars.




Take the author' personal tour in this video:



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Check out Dearly Departed tours' Hollywood Tragical History Tour via Tomb Buggy.


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