National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Adding to my previous posts about art exhibits in Washington DC, I’ve selected three works that struck me as quirky during my visit in October. These sculptures are in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden on the National Mall. (Since this week’s Magnificent…
December in Paris
For the past two years, I’ve been fortunate to spend a few days of early December in Paris. Last year, we arrived just in time to enjoy a snowfall that enhanced the whole experience for me.
The Lone Sailor’s View
The Lone Sailor At the north end of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge is Vista Point, a place with panoramic views of the bridge spanning the strait between San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean, the city, the Oakland Bay Bridge, and Alcatraz. There is a statue there called The…
Vintage San Francisco Streetcars: The F-line
San Francisco has two types of vintage transportation in operation today. A ride on the city’s famous cable cars is high on the list of most visitors. People love to stand on the running boards as they travel up and over the hills while a gripman rings the familiar bells. But also interesting and fun to experience are the city’s fleet of vintage streetcars from around the world.
A Fresh Taste at the San Francisco Ferry Building
The San Francisco Ferry Building houses dozens of gourmet food shops, restaurants, cafés and specialty stores.
Occupy SF: Signs of an Occupation
At the foot of Market Street and across the Embarcadero from the iconic Ferry Building in San Francisco, Justin Herman Plaza is a popular place for nearby office workers as well as sightseeing tourists. Earlier this week, I was in the city and stopped by the Occupy SF encampment at the plaza.
High in New York on the Roosevelt Island Tram
Quite by accident, I came across the Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway in New York City.
The Heat Was Hot: My Desert Road Trip
So with “A Horse With No Name” and other favorites loaded on my iPod, I took off on a short solo road trip from San Francisco to Phoenix, Arizona.