Tag Archives: New York

It’s that time again

I look forward to August every year. Many years ago we started a tradition of going to the US Open. I can’t remember exactly how many years we’ve gone and I never get tired of it. And it’s time once … Continue reading

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Traveling the world one country at a time

I have been neglecting my travel photos for several months on this blog. The simple reason was because it got to be too much posting a photo a day. Then there was the slight problem of not having enough photos. … Continue reading

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People Watching at the US Open

Many of you know I’m an avid tennis fan. Each year we attend the US Open. And now that we live in England, we’ve added the French Open. So far we’ve struck out getting tickets to Wimbledon, but I haven’t … Continue reading

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Forrest Gump

The 76th movie on the AFI’s top 100 movies is Forrest Gump, released in 1994. Really, has it been that long. I can still remember seeing the film in the theatre. I have seen bits and pieces of it over … Continue reading

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Travel Photo of the Day (September 4)

I brought a book to read when I was in New York last week. This news may not shock many of you, since I’m an avid reader. However, I didn’t even crack it open. There’s just too much to look … Continue reading

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You can relax in New York City

Last week, we left the beautiful city of London to spend a week together in New York City. Our summer has been quite busy so we were looking forward to a relaxing holiday. Some of you may not associate New … Continue reading

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Travel Photo of the Day (August 20)

Here is a shot I took at sunset in New York City. I wish all of you could have seen it in person since the colors blew me away.

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Travel Theme: Summer

Where’s my Backpack has offered an alternative photo challenge again this week.  She has asked what does summer mean to me.  I am a sports nut so each summer I look forward to catching some games. For six years I … Continue reading

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Travel Photo of the Day (Jan. 16)

Since the Australian Open starts today, I decided to post a photo from the US Open at Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York.  I haven’t been to the Australian Open, but I hope to attend a match or two in … Continue reading

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A weekend for fun

Tomorrow morning at 5am I will be leaving my apartment to head to New York City to catch some U.S. Open tennis matches.  We’ve made this trip for the past few years.  This year, we have tickets for the holiday … Continue reading

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